We had a chance to take a map at random for analysis in this class. We each had the opportunity to analyze the maps we had chosen and had to make our own map. This portion of the project aims to evoke and represent a “sense of place” in the form of a mapped experience. But I just wanted to analyze the landmark map with decode and encode.
Overall Analysis of Map
This landmark map of Iowa State University and Ames was sponsored by the Government of the Student Body at Iowa State University. It was made in 1985, and Media Maps produced maps in Tulsa. The map’s front side has illustrations, and the biggest area on the back is a 2D roadmap with the locations of the stores the lists information from many stores. The map is about 34 x 40 inches, and there is no folding line; it is difficult to carry while we look for someplace with the map.
The landmark of Map (The backside)
The roadmap occupies the largest area on the backside. The roadmap is a combination of alphanumeric characters so that the area can be found in red boxes. Next to the roadmap is the landmark’s location information and phone number to find the stores in the index. However, the text written on the roadmap is so small that it is difficult to read, and it is practically impossible to find the exact location. Also, you can see that the landmark is within the red area, but you cannot find the exact location within that area.
Encoding _ Landmark Map of Iowa State University
The map that I encoded with the landmark map of Ames but a different concept by applying the theme of the selected map as it is. I tried to design the location with the logos easily because logos are part of the symbol that easily recognizes the place on the map. Other complex elements have been removed so that you can quickly find landmarks using the logo.
The illustrated map can be a good example of representing landmarks. In cities where the government industry is the main source of income, there are many cases where landmark designs are produced as illustrations and sold as tourism products to tourists. In addition, landmark buildings with world cultural history have symbolism that many people can recognize just by their building shape, so it is easy to find the area even if you use a simple picture or symbol without using a real photo. Ames’s most recognizable and iconic buildings were mainly placed when making this map.
Reflection of classmate’ presentation
The Main Street Map
This is the legend with the map and she explains the map with it.