Point Symbols


Point symbols can be used for simplifying the spatial structure to concentrate on the attribute information.
The scheme of Graphic Elements applies particularly neatly to point symbols.

Major requirement for Point Symbols:

Attributes localized without internal dimension (points) [space as control]
Treatment depends on level of measurement of attribute.

Resources for point symbols: National Imagery and Mapping Agency GeoSym project (soory not available online at the moment...)




Dot Maps:

Different use of point symbols. Attribute not directly at the points shown.
See earlier lecture.


Version of 21 April 2003