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Creating a map layout

Creating a map layout. Learning objectives. After completing this lesson, you will be able to: Add map elements based on basic content considerations Decide when to work in data view and when to work in layout view Create a custom map layout. Map content considerations. Purpose

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Creating a map layout

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  1. Creating a map layout

  2. Learning objectives • After completing this lesson, you will be able to: • Add map elements based on basic content considerations • Decide when to work in data view and when to work in layout view • Create a custom map layout

  3. Map content considerations • Purpose • What is the theme of the map? • What information will it convey? • Situation • How will the map be used? • How will it be displayed? • Audience • Who will view the map? • Who will use it? Create a map ofYellowstone NationalPark mountain peaks Map will be hung atvarious locationsand used in booklets Visitors,Park rangers,Backpackers, Park naturalists,Maintenance staff A

  4. Thinking about map content D

  5. Thinking about map content D

  6. Exercise goals • Exercise 4A • Understand the difference between data view and layout view • Work with a data frame in layout view • Add map elements to a layout • Set page properties • Exercise 4B • Recreate an existing map layout by viewing the final output • Symbolize layers • Label features • Export map to PDF

  7. Exercise 4B: Create a map layout in reverse

  8. Lesson review • What are some of the differences between data view and layout view? • What are some reasons to work in layout view? • What are three things to consider before creating a map layout?

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