Kortlagte

Kortlagte is a Norwegian adjective derived from the verb kortlegge, meaning to map or chart information spatially. It is used to describe data, findings, or areas that have been systematically documented on a map or in a geographic information system (GIS). In practice, kortlagte data are those that have undergone a formal mapping process and are stored as map layers or spatial datasets, enabling analysis and planning.

Etymology and usage: Kortlagte is the past participle form used attributively, as in de kortlagte områdene (the mapped areas). In contemporary Norwegian, kartlagt is the more common past participle for the same idea. Kortlagte can still appear in older texts or in certain agencies and domains, but is less frequent in new writings.

Applications: The concept is central to geography, urban planning, environmental management, public health, archaeology, and disaster risk assessment. Kortlagte data support decisions by highlighting location-based patterns, informing land use, resource management, and infrastructure planning. The quality and granularity of kortlagte datasets depend on data sources, collection methods, and updates.

See also: kartlegging, kartlagt, kartdata, GIS, spatial analysis.