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In GRASS 7 the {{cmd|d.barscale|version=70}} module can draw a number of styles of bar scale and north arrows directly in the GIS monitor: | In GRASS 7 the {{cmd|d.barscale|version=70}} module can draw a number of styles of bar scale and north arrows directly in the GIS monitor; in GRASS 6.4.3+ the north arrows can be drawn on the monitor with the {{cmd|d.graph}} module or the {{addoncmd|d.mark}} addon module: | ||
[[Image:barscales7.png]] [[Image:n_arrows7.png]] | [[Image:barscales7.png]] [[Image:n_arrows7.png]] | ||
Revision as of 10:34, 26 June 2013
GRASS GIS and Cartography
- For graphical examples, see the cartography screenshots page
Using ps.map as cartographic engine
- WxGUI Cartographic Composer is an graphical user interface to ps.map.
- Example showing all standard vareas fill pattern hatches. (Spearfish dataset)
- ps.map example demonstrating a scripted flood risk map
- Thematic maps of Belgium
- Create graph paper ready for printing.
- Some screenshots:
Display monitors
In GRASS 7 the d.barscale module can draw a number of styles of bar scale and north arrows directly in the GIS monitor; in GRASS 6.4.3+ the north arrows can be drawn on the monitor with the d.graph module or the Template:Addoncmd addon module:
Using GMT
See also
- GIS_Concepts#Geodesy_and_Cartography
- Marine_Science#Mapping_and_Cartography
- Getting Real: Reflecting on the New Look of National Park Service Maps - nice paper about realistic cartography