MAP DESIGN FOR CENSUS MAPPING

High resolution colour mapping using modern technology has allowed us to explore the breadth of census data available to the contemporary so cial scientist. An examination of methods used to create cartograms, w hich minimise visual bias involves considering how densities and area boundaries should be mapped. The Modifiable Area Unit Problem is discu ssed and the advantages of using three-colour or trivariate mapping ar e outlined. Further modifications to traditional census mapping such a s the mapping of change and flow are addressed.