Katkokarttojen

Katkokarttojen is a term that refers to a specific type of visual representation, often found in the context of mapping and cartography. It translates roughly from Finnish to "cut maps" or "break maps." The core concept behind katkokarttojen is the deliberate interruption or fragmentation of a map's standard grid or continuous surface to highlight specific information or relationships.

These maps are not typically designed for general navigation but rather for analytical purposes. The breaks or cuts can be introduced in various ways. They might represent a discontinuity in data, a change in scale within different sections of the map, or a way to group or separate related geographic areas. For instance, a katkokartta might be used to show population density where a city's urban sprawl is visually separated from its surrounding rural areas by a distinct break in the map's continuity.

The purpose of creating these breaks is often to emphasize certain features or to avoid distortions that might arise from trying to represent vastly different scales or data types on a single, uninterrupted map. By altering the standard spatial representation, katkokarttojen can offer a unique perspective on geographic phenomena and facilitate deeper understanding of complex spatial patterns.