M2 Lab: Typography

 

For this lab on cartography, we were required to create a map of Florida to demonstrate that we could define and insert essential map elements, label a map in accordance with general typographic guidelines, and employ proper type placement for different feature types (point, line, area). We had to create labels for the rivers, lakes, swamps, and cities that were required to be included in our map as well as edit these labels to best fit the map layout. 
After creating the proper labels, I added a legend, a north arrow, a scale bar, and a border to the map. I am just realizing that I neglected to include the inset map, but I will definitely not make that mistake again.

The map includes 6 of the major cities in Florida, the capital city, a few of the major rivers, and two swamp lands.

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