Neogeography

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     Neogeography allows ordinary people to access maps created by others like themselves via the World Wide Web. It can either be extremely useful or completely useless; it all depends upon how knowledgeable the author of the map is. If the map has been created by someone very familiar with the area being mapped, then it will most likely be a trustworthy and useful form of navigation. However, if the map has been produced by someone unfamiliar with the subject, then it will most likely be a very poor representation of the area and will not be able to be used for accurate navigation. It is extremely important to make sure the author of the map is a trustworthy source who seems to be very well-informed about the area being mapped. This will insure that your map is in fact accurate.
     I created the map above, “A Great Way to Spend a Night in Hollywood”, because the area I chose to map is one in which I’m very familiar with. I knew the exact location of every point, polygon, and line I chose to include on the map, so I was certain I’d be able to provide the reader with an accurate representation of that area of Hollywood. I’m also knowledgeable on each of the entities included on the map, so I knew I’d be able to provide the reader with accurate geotags.