Table of contents

Guide for managers

Context

Actions

Acknowledgments

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 What makes a good map

9.1.2 Descriptive title

9.1.3 The map

9.1.4 Map legend

9.1.5 Map scale

9.1.6 Map projection

9.1.7 North arrow

9.1.8 Copyright, source and publisher statement

9.2 Things to consider prior to making a map

9.2.1 Audience

9.2.2 Data sources

9.2.3 Composition tools

9.3 Design process

9.3.1 Cartographic design principles

9.3.2 Legibility

9.3.3 Visual contrast

9.3.4 Borders and neatlines

9.3.5 Hierarchical organisation

9.4 Map production process steps

9.4.1 Preparation

9.4.2 Map production check list

9.5 Sample guidelines

9.6 Tips

9.7 Additional support

Attachment 9–1: HRIC map production guidelines