cartography
type: Concept
narrower: map visualization

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: map visualization

map visualization
type: Concept
broader: cartography
definition: Map visualization is an important component of geovisualization and refers to the dynamic representation of geospatial data and information for exploratory purposes and decision support. Unlike analog maps, which statically portray information to passive viewers, map visualizations today often require interaction with the viewer. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Map Visualization]