Thursday, February 19, 2026

GIS6005: lab 4 - choropleth mapping

I used a choropleth map to represent population change because the data are normalized values that vary by county. This teqnique is good for showing patterns and localized trends. I used sequential color scheme going from light to dark so that increases in population are associated with darker tones, and declines are shown with very light shades. This creates a clear visual hierarchy and allows the viewers to quickly distinguish areas of growth from areas of loss. 

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