by Dean Forss | Aug 19, 2019
The numbers represent depth data at that specific point. We also include shipwrecks, sea grasses, navigation channels, spoil areas where dredging the Intracoastals and other channels are placed. The spoils actually get filled up toward the surface. The designation of...
by Dean Forss | Aug 19, 2019
The colors that go from light to dark represent the depth of the water in a meaningful way that helps us perceive depth. The USGS and NOAA have a series of color charts that have been adopted as part of the metadata used. From the cartography perspective, we like to...
by Dean Forss | Aug 19, 2019
Sure, we do it all the time. Our maps are made from a cartographic perspective of a “presentation” piece. The top area includes a few parts of the legend that matter, like title and sub-title, scale, projection, nautical or regular miles as well as a...
by Dean Forss | Aug 19, 2019
We recommend keeping them in a humidity controlled area within reason. Outdoor placement is not a good idea. The sun will also seriously fade the maps over time if they have direct exposure. UV coated windows help tremendously but be careful where you place...
by Dean Forss | Aug 19, 2019
With two to thirteen layers of wood glued together it’s important that the wood is allowed to “breathe”. In humid environments it will break down over time if there is little air access. When we hang one of the maps in a public place we use standoffs...
