28
th
July 2001
ICOM 2001, Tampere
General aspects of generalization
Map:
T
he purpose of a map is to create a
knowledgeable copy of reality to be helpful for
orienteering and navigation in a certain area
.
Definition:
Map:
The purpose of a map is to create a knowledgeable copy of reality to be helpful for orienteering and navigation in a certain area.