cartographic generalization
type: Concept
definition: All maps are abstractions of reality, as a map must selectively illustrate some of the features on the surface of the earth. Cartographic generalization is the process of reducing the information content of maps due to scale change, map purpose, intended audience, and/or technical constraints. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science; Generalization, Cartographic]
broader: geographical visualization
broader: data manipulation

geographical visualization
type: Concept
narrower: cartographic generalization

data manipulation
type: Concept
narrower: cartographic generalization

methods
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: cartographic generalization