(Answered):Introduction To Maps . . . .

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Mapmaking has been around for some time. However, it has only been within the last 20 years that technology has had a major impact on mapmaking. Computers, Internet, satellite images, and digitial mapping have created many advances in mapmaking. ArcGIS, the mapping software you will use in this course, has a powerful impact on decisions, communication to audiences, and effectiveness. However, technology alone cannot guarantee good mapping practices. With the technological advances, good mapping principles remain the same, regardless if the map is created on the computer or with traditional