File:Newsmap - Maps are not true for all purposes.jpg
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English: Information about the tradeoffs involved in choosing between map projections, making the basic point that “maps are not true for all purposes.” It includes numerous diagrams illustrating the advantages and disadvantages of conic, Mercator and azimuthal projections. |
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| Source | https://bostonraremaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/BRM2634-Maps-Not-True-1942_lowres-3000x2234.jpg |
| Author | Army Information Branch |
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