Misleading Maps

1. Misleading maps can be used to distort the truth, often by exaggerating or minimizing certain features. 2. Cartographers use a variety of techniques to manipulate maps, such as omitting or exaggerating certain features, manipulating scale or orientation, and using non-conventional symbols or colors. 3. Misleading maps can be used to create a false sense of geographic relationships and can be used for political, military, or commercial purposes. 4. A general rule of thumb is that the more detailed a map is, the more likely it is to be misleading. 5. When viewing a map, it is important to consider the context in which it is produced and the intention of the cartographer.