Villanova University, Department of Mathematical Sciences

Cartographiometry (MAT 1210/ GEO 1700)

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Supplement to Topic 4: Map projections.

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Keywords:

Map projection; Map perspective; Cylindrical projection; Planar (azimuthal) projection;

Conic projection; Polyconic projection; Orthographic projection; Stereographic projection;

Gnomonic projection; Oblique perspective; Polar perspective; Equatorial perspective;

Standard line; T-in-O map (mappamundi).

Images:

This image shows a crude T-in-O map (left) and a slightly more refined one (right). Some T-in-O maps were extremely elaborate and ornate.

Related hyperlinks:

A cornucopia of map projections. (You must check out this site!)