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We got an excellent comment from a reader this week about maps that are not drawn with true north at the top.
We've all be 'turned around' when navigating in semi-familiar or unfamiliar territory. How to we reorient ourselves? When the map is NOT facing north, there typically better be a compelling reason that will help the map users to orient themselves to their particular spatial circumstances (oftentime they are reference maps for tourists). Do you prefer maps to always face north? Why or why not? What does this say about our mental maps and spatial thinking patterns?
Via Lauren Moss
