Abstract
The earth is round; maps are flat. If a particular map is to show only a very small portion of the earth, such as a few city blocks, the roundness of the earth is insignificant. On the other hand, if a map is to show the Western Hemisphere, the roundness presents a major problem—i.e., some kind of deformation will be necessary. To illustrate, a large section of orange peel can only be flattened if it is stretched and torn.
This chapter is based on the author’s textbook, Introduction to map projections (New York: Marcel Dekker, 1979), with permission from the publisher. Figures not specifically credited to other sources were prepared for that book.
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Deetz, C. H., and O. S. Adams. 1944. Elements of map projection. U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, Special Publication No. 68.
McDonnell, P. W., Jr. 1979. Introduction to map projections. New York: Marcel Dekker.
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McDonnell, P.W. (1987). Map Projections. In: Brinker, R.C., Minnick, R. (eds) The Surveying Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1188-2_16
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