Mapsthat
Mapsthat is a term used in cartography and data visualization to describe maps that emphasize relationships among entities over geographic location alone. In mapsthat, spatial context remains, but the primary focus is on connections such as trade routes, migration, communication links, or ecological flows that link nodes across space.
Design characteristics include node points representing places or objects, edges indicating relationships with adjustable weight, and
Data and methods commonly involve graph theory and spatial analysis. Nodes are geocoded places; edges reflect
Applications of mapsthat include logistics planning, epidemiology tracing, urban and regional development, environmental monitoring, and historical
Common technology stacks combine GIS data sources (for example, OpenStreetMap or government datasets) with web mapping