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... > social science subjects > geography > geoinformatics > geographic information science > data manipulation > cartographic generalization
... > social science subjects > geography > geoinformatics > geographic information science > geographical visualization > cartographic generalization

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cartographic generalization  

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]

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