Date of Graduation

2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

MA

Committee Chair

Trevor Harris

Abstract

This research examines significant design and map development issues in development of digital and virtual campus maps for West Virginia University. The theoretical frameworks of traditional cartography and digital mapping technologies reveal the interconnections between the elements of good map design and the complexities of mapping in the digital environment. The development of the campus maps for this research are part of a project that represents a working agreement between West Virginia University and the West Virginia State GIS Technical Center. Background information on the campus map project is presented to place the project in context and to illustrate the project’s data sources. A case study approach is utilized for the West Virginia University campus maps to demonstrate the practical application of two-dimensional and three-dimensional map design. The design of the WVU campus maps is carried out through the use of commercial CAD and GIS software. The three-dimensional map emphasizes cartographic visualization techniques and concepts and explores the potential for extending ‘standard’ campus maps into the virtual environment. The design issues, limitations/problems, and processes for each map are addressed. The findings from this research are relevant to digital cartography and GIS, campus maps, and visualization of spatial data.

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