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I chose to incorporate only the capitalized text in this layer for two reasons: (1) It seems to me that choice of the font/size of the textual references bears some implications about how important certain features were to the map-makers (the more…

I think a remarkable characteristic of this map is the fact that it contains certain elements that are portrayed in perspective (i.e. not 'flat', like the rest of the map). There seems to be a 'sample' of an Indian village on the far left side of the…

This layer contains elements of landscape integral to the landscape of London. This layer acts as a scaffold upon which the urban fabric of the city molds itself.

This layer describes the various major thoroughfares and bridges upon the map. Several bridges were hand drawn upon the map at a later date of publication, thus seemingly to float within space, unconnected to the streets.

This layer contains parks, gardens and squares. The original map colors these spaces green. Several large scale parks such as Regent's Park and Hyde Park appear on the map. This map claims itself to be a partially drawn from intended future plans for…

This layer possesses the buildings of London and the surrounding towns in 1814. Each item appears as a polygon.

Layer 01 identifies key organizing components of the map, including a grid reference and state outline. While the main argument of this map is transit mobility, it was important to capture the train as a central structure as well.

Layer 02 depicts the railway network. Rail is one of two types of transit modes in this map, and a central theme.

Layer 03 represent radial (distance) arcs. Because the primary argument of this map is related to transit mobility, the radials identify proximity.