Recently, I have been presented with the opportunity to create maps for Ginger Donnan Events . Who knew that event planners needed maps? My thought is, how have they gone this long without them! Everyone needs maps!

Previously within this map journal I was analyzing the creations of other cartographers, and although I will still continue to do so, I will now be updating you on the in’s and out’s of my new endeavor as a freelance cartographer! Perhaps I am earning the title, “Chelsea The Cartographer!”.

Wish me luck!

And for those of you who are interested, check out Ginger’s website: http://gingerdonnanevents.com/

Chelsea Map Scale: 7/10

The map is very simplistic, though it does get the point across: location of entrances, passageways, names of buildings and transportation. It bothers me that the compass directions are not linear (specifically the E & W) and that the shapes look like they could have been pasted on the white background with a glue stick and construction paper. I do appreciate the traffic directions of the streets, though that is not in the legend! Also, the passageway between Thomas Hunter and the North building isn’t labeled like the other passageways.  Did someone forget?

Chelsea Map Scale: 8/10

Unlike the previous surf map this one has partially labeled roads, and is a bit more detail oriented.  Still, maybe not so conducive for actually locating the break, or the parking lots near the break, this is more tourist friendly.  I do not like the advertisement for a wood specialist.  Let’s at least keep things consistent and at least have an advertisement for…a surf shop! a board repairman! anything surf related?

I also like that it is black and white. No need to be fancy here, just need a location. The legend is nicely inset in the map which is also an interesting touch.

Chelsea Map Scale: 6/10

Had I not known that this is a map of New York’s Finger Lakes, I would not know where it is.  There is no indication of relative location, or the location of surrounding areas. And, what exactly do the trees represent? Had there been a legend I would know. Is it national parks? Location of sequoia trees? who knows!

The counties are nicely distinguished from the roads, so I suppose this could be a location indicator, but again, only if you are familiar with the area.

Chelsea Map Scale: 8/10

What a pretty map! I enjoy the way the vines are represented under the layers of wine growing regions. However, there is no indication of what state it is, even if it is merely a city name.  The shape of California is obvious to me, but, perhaps it is not obvious for another. I would have also liked for the other counties to be outlined, so it does not seem like floating wine regions.

Still, very unique, and very interesting with the graphic in the background.