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Mapping with ArcGIS Pro

By : Amy Rock, Ryan Malhoski
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Mapping with ArcGIS Pro

By: Amy Rock, Ryan Malhoski

Overview of this book

ArcGIS Pro is a geographic information system for working with maps and geographic information. This book will help you create visually stunning maps that increase the legibility of the stories being mapped and introduce visual and design concepts into a traditionally scientific, data-driven process. The book begins by outlining the steps of gathering data from authoritative sources and lays out the workflow of creating a great map. Once the plan is in place you will learn how to organize the Contents Pane in ArcGIS Pro and identify the steps involved in streamlining the production process. Then you will learn Cartographic Design techniques using ArcGIS Pro's feature set to organize the page structure and create a custom set of color swatches. You will be then exposed to the techniques required to ensure your data is clear and legible no matter the size or scale of your map. The later chapters will help you understand the various projection systems, trade-offs between them, and the proper applications of them to make sure your maps are accurate and visually appealing. Finally, you will be introduced to the ArcGIS Online ecosystem and how ArcGIS Pro can utilize it within the application. You will learn Smart Mapping, a new feature of ArcGIS Online that will help you to make maps that are visually stunning and useful. By the end of this book, you will feel more confident in making appropriate cartographic decisions.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

Summary


In this chapter, we investigated the three key elements of good cartographic design—balance, harmony, and unity. Balance is key to keeping the reader's attention focused on the center of the page. Harmony helps the important parts of our map message shine through. Unity ties it all together with a professional, well-composed presentation. We looked at these concepts as applied to all elements that make up a map layout, then rounded out our discussion of multiple map frames with an introduction to small multiples, one of the most effective data visualization techniques for presenting volumes of data in a small space. 

In the next chapter, we'll look at typography in maps, from selecting font pairings to placement and map grammar. We'll also learn some tools for labeling efficiency by creating reusable styles, and setting preferences for dynamic labeling.