"The class of maps that go beyond navigation to consolidate thought and convey a message belong to the broader class of infographics that aggregate words and numbers in a visual medium. While charts and graphs are often used to show progress to a goal, nothing personalizes the objective like measuring status, and revealing shortcomings, on a map."-- Matt Ball, editor, the Americas / Asia Pacific
My source: V1 Newsletter Volume 4 / Issue 13/ March 30, 2010
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