Is it possible to create the “perfect” expression of data on a map? William Rankin doesn’t think so. While most mainstream maps that use a jigsaw-puzzle-like format — solid color shapes separated by ...

There’s a saying that goes “Everything is ____ .” The blank is often filled in with “politics,” “economics” or “art.” This hydrographic chart, which Jacques-Nicolas Bellin published in Paris in 1754, ...

Maps can look absolutely incredible, but they require a lot of focus and dedicated effort. Whether you’re an artist, adventurer, geographer, engineer, statistician, or just a fan of good design, ...