Ancient Egypt - Sites and Settlements of the Dynastic Period
Ancient Egypt - Sites and Settlements of the Dynastic Period, was selected for inclusion in the second edition of the North American Cartographic Information Society's (NACIS) Atlas of Design. This edition was, according to the publisher, "dedicated to showing off some of the world's most beautiful and intriguing cartographic design."
I am delighted, therefore, that this map, along with a short commentary describing the design process, was considered worthy of inclusion amongst a collection of 32 maps from contributors located around the world. Many of these maps have been produced by cartographers whose previous work and knowledge has provided me with a great deal of inspiration to further develop my own abilities.
This map details the key settlements of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation. Also shown are many of the important Ancient Egyptian sites and temples that remain today. The various capitals are highlighted on the map in addition to the locations of the natural resources and minerals exploited by the Ancient Egyptians.
The Atlas of Design can be purchased here.
Ancient Egypt - Sites and Settlements of the Dynastic Period is available in poster form and can be purchased in our shop.
The Arctic and Antarctica & World Plate Tectonics
Two maps produced by Merritt Cartographic have been used by TASCHEN in their book on infographics, Understanding the World - The Atlas of Infographics. These maps, The Arctic and Antarctica and World Plate Tectonics, form a part of this collaborative atlas of information graphics.
Further information regarding 'Understanding the World - The Atlas of Infographics' can be found here.
Dr. John Snow's Cholera map (1854)
Dr. John Snow created a map of Soho, in central London, to illustrate how the cholera outbreak of 1854 was centred around the water pump in Broad Street. By plotting the locations of those who contracted cholera on a map, Dr. Snow was able to demonstrate the significance of the Broad Street water pump to the outbreak. The strength of his map and other statistical studies was enough to convince the council to disable the water pump in Broad Street. For many, Snow's work at this time is considered to be one of the most significant early examples of epidemiology.
The map here is a recreation of Dr. John Snow's original for use in a children's book covering the subject.
By using two contrasting colours, a strong red on a neutral background, it is possible to quickly see the distribution of cholera cases. It is also evident to see how strong Dr. Snow's argument would have been in terms of the connection between the Broad Street pump and the cholera outbreak.
Greece - Map from Memory
Merritt Cartographic worked with Leading Learning (Education) Ltd to develop a 'map from memory' activity for use in the classroom. Aimed at children aged between 7 and 9, this map and associated resources were created to help children develop their visual literacy skills.
A 'map from memory' activity involves groups, in this instance children, working together to fill in gaps in an incomplete version of a map by taking it in turns to review a complete version of the map used in the activity. Teamwork, communication skills and strategic thinking help make a 'map from memory' activity a fun and enjoyable learning experience, whilst a greater understanding of geography and cartography can be developed at the same time.
Merritt Cartographic has developed a large number of maps for educational books and resources and can assist you to find the right solution for your project.