Something About Maps

It seems to me that maps are as much about art as data, and creating connections between people and stories that happen to have a geography. I worry that the speed and ease of the computer has made it too easy to leave the humanity out of maps. I am not sure I have yet managed to humanize my own work enough, but it's something I'm working on.

I'm a lecturer in cartography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also run a map critique blog, Cartastrophe.

These are some maps that I made.

Other Projects

Some interesting side projects, as well as a few that I put together for my own amusement.
Color Posters

A few of my works have been designed as 24″ × 18″ posters. It’s about more than just making a big map — it needs to be worth putting up on a wall somewhere. I wanted to make maps that took time to read, that were worth looking at again and again.
Client Work

I spent two years employed at the UW Cartography Lab, and I’ve also taken one freelance project on the side.
Classwork

A few pieces I did as assignments for my cartography classes.

Other Projects

Color Posters

Client Work

Classwork