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Friday, January 15, 2010





For my “Good Map” I have a map from SERTIS-CNES-INTERNATIONAL CHARTER to illustrate the clear communication of data in a humanitarian crisis. The response maps were compiled within hours of the Haiti earthquake on January 12th, 2010. I can imagine the value of these maps in the first days after the quake as invaluable in assessing and communicating the damage and need in a time sensitive situation. This and many other thematic maps of the earthquake zone were produced quickly by SERTIS-CNES without sacrificing sound cartographic design. The Tufteian principles and John Krygier’s commandments are represented well in this concise map. Although there are almost no labels, the explanatory text, legend, and key map make for easy interpretation.

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