M1 Lab: Map Critique

Map Evaluation

This week, we evaluated two maps: one well-designed and one poorly designed. We analyzed each map based on its quality and design. The well-designed map shows regional ancestry in the United States with clear labels and good design. The poorly designed map is the single worst map I have ever seen, and has, as far as I can tell, not a single well-designed feature on it. 

Well-designed Map





























Poorly-designed Map




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