EVS-Islands: Comparison: Lundy Island Shoreline Map Projections

The above map shows some of my completed island mapping projects. Each icon contains the name of the primary island associated with the project and a link to the post. Once all of my projects are posted, the map will be covered with icons. To productively use the map, zoom into a region of interest. Then select an icon.

Each of my maps is constructed of numerous layers of information. All of the layers are vector files. I will make these files available upon request. You are free to use them with certain restrictions - 1) Don't sell them. You can use them on research projects, post them to your website or things of that nature. If you aren't sure about the use of my maps, drop me a line and we can discuss your idea. 2) Give me credit when you use my vectors or images of my maps. Credit them to Peter Minton @ EVS-Islands

If I have the island vector file(s) and based upon your need, I will make them available. Images of my maps are yours to download and use, with the above restrictions applicable. Enjoy!

Comparison: Lundy Island Shoreline Map Projections

According to USGS the Lambert Conic Conformal map projection is a good choice for small islands (large scale). The curious soul that I am, I wanted to look at a number of projections to see distortion in action. Because we take images from a globe and then try to flatten them, distortion is the foregone bane of map makers. Our goal is always to minimize distortion. I will use the projection recommended by USGS on future maps.

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) - Used by Landsat

I put together a slideshow that displays a number of map projections using Lundy Island's shoreline. Click HERE, adjust the speed between slides to 1.5 seconds and enjoy the Map Projection slideshow.

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Posted by Mr Minton on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 5/13/2006 02:03:00 PM | Permalink

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