My friend and colleague Ken Field challenged Sarah Bell and I, for a recent presentation, to each reimagine a few classic maps. This multivariate map by Émile Cheysson was one of those we were tasked with revamping. Now, I'd never say that I could improve on this map, but since there is no one right way to make a map it was an opportunity to bring a different perspective. And the beauty of a subjective/objective field like thematic mapping is that everyone has something to share.
In this video I'll make two different maps. The first is done in an aesthetic somewhat like Cheysson's but with a twist on the thematic symbol. The second map is a big departure but uses a "small multiple" layout to visually communicate lots of data.
I'll blab on and on about why I'm doing these things, but the gist of it is two things:
1. When making a thematic map, always ask your self, "why not just..." as a prompt to continually rethink and simplify.
2. The biggest mistake we make in thematic mapping is asking too much of one single map.
Enjoy!
Here is a link to Cheysson's classic map: https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/serv...
Here is Sarah Bell's lovely take on it:    • ModernDay Dataviz Animation of 1800'...  
If you would like a boatload of glorious resources for making maps in the visual style of Cheysson, check out this blog post from Ken Field: https://www.esri.com/arcgisblog/prod...
What's a multivariate map?    • Million and One Ways to Make a Multiv...  

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Music: Divine Life Society, by Jesse Gallagher