AttachmentH_NPSStandardMapSpecifications.pdf

National Park Service Standard Map Specifications Harpers Ferry Center

Attachment H SUCR Exhibits April 2017

MAPS

1 Introduction

Maps used in National Park Service exhibitions serve three general purposes:

orientation, communicating a sense of place, and educating the public about park themes. To accomplish these goals, exhibit maps shall be designed so as to attract and engage park visitors.

Maps can take a variety of shapes, sizes, and forms depending on the requirements of the exhibit. A critical factor in deciding on a map type is data availability. For example, creating a satellite image map depends entirely on the availability of high-quality imagery. Another critical factor is cost: making a tactile model or animated map is significantly more expensive than a traditional map.

Types of exhibit maps include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Orientation Maps

Traditional maps of a park or region that typically show administrative boundaries, roads, trails, rivers, and terrain represented with shaded relief. Orientation maps are usually planimetric (looking at the site from a point directly overhead), north oriented, and shall conform to the NPS standards used for Publications and Wayside Exhibits.

B. Image Maps

Maps created from aerial photographs or satellite images. The images may depict the park planimetrically or obliquely as in a bird’s-eye view.

C. Birds-Eye View Maps

These maps, sometimes called panoramas or 3D views, are digitally rendered views that show natural landscapes (with three-dimensional terrain) and/or cultural landscapes (with three-dimensional buildings) from an oblique angle. Some birds-eye view maps serve as geologic diagrams and natural science illustrations. The contractor shall use 3D software of their choice for rendering these views, unless otherwise specified in the task order. The final views are usually presented as two-dimensional graphics within an exhibit.

D. Thematic Maps

Generalized base maps of parks and larger geographic regions overlaid with interpretive information. For example, a map of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem depicting forest fires since 1980.

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E. Tactile Maps

These maps are designed to be touchable for purposes of accessibility, often including braille, raised relief, and other tactile elements. Tactile maps are more effective at smaller sizes that are easily reachable by a person in a wheelchair using one hand. See also Attachment A: APLIC Planning and Design Specifications, Section 7, Accessibility, and Section 20, Tactile Exhibit Elements and Mechanical Interactives.

F. Physical Models

Created from a variety of solid materials, such as high-density foam or resin compounds, these models show a scaled representation of the landscape in three dimensions. They derive from Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data that a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) router reads to carve the terrain. Textures, labels and lines can be added to the surface of the routed model via manual methods or by digital printing. Physical models may be embedded with fiber optic or LED lights to display supplemental information, such as troop movements on a battlefield.

Depending on their purpose within an exhibit, physical models may or may not be touchable.

G. Interactive Maps

Delivered dynamically on kiosks and other electronic devices, interactive maps provide graphically rich tools and layered information that engages the reader. Virtual navigation and information retrieval are key uses.

Interactive maps will usually be a part of a larger multimedia project; see also Attachment A: APLIC Planning and Design Specifications, Section 18, Audiovisual and Computer Elements – Software.

H. Animated Maps

This product shows a sequence of events or information on a base map presented on a computer display or in a movie. Animated maps are often accompanied by narration and sound effects. Typical uses for animated maps would include showing continental drift on a world map, the advance and retreat of glaciers, and battlefield troop movements.

Animated maps will usually be a part of a larger audiovisual project; see also Attachment A: APLIC Planning and Design Specifications, Section 18, Audiovisual and Computer Elements – Software.

I. Flythrough Animations

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As if in a low-flying aircraft, flythrough animations take the viewer on a virtual journey over a landscape created from Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data, draped imagery, and 3D buildings in a scene that can contain a horizon and clouds. Producing flythrough animations requires 3D software. Typical uses would include movies shown in visitor centers or introductory screens on digital kiosks; see also Attachment A: APLIC Planning and Design Specifications, Section 18, Audiovisual and Computer Elements – Software.

2 General Requirements for Map Planning

For consistency, the design and content of maps shall coordinate with other exhibit elements. Planning for maps shall begin at an early stage of exhibit design, and shall address the following:

A. Map Purpose and Type

Determine the purpose, type, and intended audience for the map, and how the map shall support other information in the exhibit.

B. Cartographic Expertise Required

The contractor shall identify the skill sets required to design each map, and the resources required by the map producer. Based on the requirements of the task order, the contractor shall be required to provide the following:

(1) In cases where the contractor is responsible for planning and design only, a reference package shall be prepared by the contractor for review and approval by the COR. The reference package shall provide sufficient information for an appropriately skilled cartographer to produce the map.

(2) In cases where the contractor is responsible for planning, designing and producing the map, a reference package shall be prepared by the contractor for review and approval by the COR. In addition, the contractor shall propose an appropriately skilled cartographer to produce the map. The cartographer shall be approved in advance by the COR prior to production of the map.

C. Size and Scale

The contractor shall identify the geographic area of the map and its final size in the exhibit. The map design shall take into account the map

Harpers Ferry Center projection, as this can greatly affect the how much space the map takes up.

D. Orientation

The contractor shall determine the orientation of the map; in most cases north shall be at the top of the map. Exceptions to this rule may include a tabletop map oriented to the landscape visible through a window. Most maps shall include a north arrow, provided that the projection is appropriate.

E. Content

The contractor shall identify geographical features, labels, and all other information to be included on the map, organized according to hierarchy.

Only those elements which are relevant to the purpose of the map shall be shown.

3 General Requirements for Map Design

The contractor shall design and produce exhibit maps that combine geospatial accuracy production and design sensitivity as follows:

A. Map Design

Exhibit maps shall have a clean, uncluttered, and exceptionally legible appearance. The average person shall be able to understand an exhibit map in only a matter of seconds.

The design of exhibit maps shall be compatible with the graphic style and other design elements within the exhibition.

Most traditional orientation maps within exhibits shall adhere to the NPS map standards established for wayside and publications maps. These map standards include the use of Frutiger and NPS Rawlinson fonts, and pictographs, scale bars, north arrows, road shields, and other NPS symbols. See: www.nps.gov/hfc/carto/map-symbols.htm

B. Software

The contractor may use any software for the preliminary production of maps. However, all vector map deliverables shall be in Adobe Illustrator CS5, or later software. Raster map deliverables shall be delivered in http://www.nps.gov/hfc/carto/map-symbols.htm

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Adobe Photoshop CS5, or later. Map information shall be organized in annotated layers for easy editing.

C. Data Sources

Unless otherwise approved in advance by the COR, exhibit maps shall derive from accurate geospatial data sources. Typical exceptions to this requirement include simple maps that can be produced more efficiently by tracing existing maps in Adobe Illustrator; artistically rendered maps, such as a map in a faux-historical style; and diagrammatic maps.

Most new maps shall derive from geospatial data sources with georeferencing, including but not limited to the following data types:

ESRI shapefile, .e00, and geodatabase; AutoCAD DXF; Digital Chart of the World (DCW); Digital Line Graph (DLG); Digital Elevation Model (DEM); Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles (DOQ); Digital Raster Graphics (DRG); Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS); and the full range of data formats offered online by the U.S. Geological Survey and other U.S.

government agencies. The Contractor shall identify other available sources as required. All data sources shall be in the public domain unless approved in advance by the COR. See: http://www.nps.gov/carto

D. Map Accuracy and Generalization

Regardless of whether a map derives from geospatial or analogue sources, it shall be accurate. Putting information on maps by “eyeballing” it in is not permissible. Thematic data presented on maps shall derive from authoritative sources. Care shall be taken preparing base maps from geospatial data to generalize it appropriately depending on the map scale.

E. Map Projections

Standardized map projections are required. The UTM projection (the zone will vary according to location) and NAD83 datum are required for parks in Hawaii and the contiguous 48 states. Maps of Alaskan parks shall use the Alaskan Albers Equal-Area projection, NAD83 datum. Maps of the contiguous United States (U.S.) shall use the Albers Equal-Area projection, CONUS parameters. World maps shall avoid using cylindrical projections (i.e. Mercator, Miller, and Geographic) in favor of projections with less severe areal distortion, such as the Robinson or Winkel Tripel.

http://www.nps.gov/carto

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Final map deliverables shall contain metadata specifying the projection type, projection parameters, and datum. Maps produced in Adobe Illustrator with the Avenza MAPublisher GIS plugin automatically contain projection information.

F. Place Names

All place names on U.S. Government maps shall be spelled according to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names: http://geonames.usgs.gov/

G. Metric units of measurement

In addition to Standard English measurements, the contractor shall include metric equivalents for labeled units of measurement. All conversions shall preserve the degree of precision of the original English measurement. For example, a label that lists a trail as 0.25 mile shall not include a metric equivalent of 402.33 meters; this implies a degree of exactness that the original English did not have. The dynamic equivalent of 0.25 mile would be about 400 meters. Road and trail distances below one kilometer shall be stated in rounded off hundreds of meters. Distances greater than one kilometer shall be stated in rounded off tenths of kilometers.

H. NPS Starter Map Files

NPS Starter Maps are generic templates that shall, in most cases, require color adjustments and other minor design modifications in order to make them more attractive.

These layered Adobe Illustrator files contain all of the elements needed to design and produce NPS Wayside and Publication maps, which are directly applicable to exhibit maps. Starter Maps include graphical styles assigned to layers that automatically apply line weights and colors to roads, trails, and drainages. Map elements found in Map Starter Files include north arrows; bar scales; pictographs; road shields, callout boxes; and area color schemes keyed to natural environments, such as deserts and forests. See: http://www.nps.gov/hfc/carto/starter-maps.htm http://geonames.usgs.gov/ http://www.nps.gov/hfc/carto/starter-maps.htm

General notes

Park sites

Non -park sites

Roads and trails

All type is in Adobe Frutiger. Type smaller than 14 point should not be used except in circumstances approved by the Department of Wayside Exhibits. All type prints black except where otherwise specified. Use tracking to show the extent of an area.

When positioning labels and symbols, try to avoid overprinting linework. Avoid using punctuation marks.

Point sizes listed here are not fixed, but should be used as a guide for establishing a visual hierarchy of labels.

P A R K N A M E 36 point Bold, ALL CAPS, track 100, prints black or highlight green.

VisitorCenter 30 point Bold, Caps/lower case prints black or highlight green

Pointofinterest 24 point Bold, Caps/lower case

Othersite 14 or 18 point Bold, Caps/lower case

CITY

20 point Roman, ALL CAPS

Town 20 point Roman, Caps/lower case

NEIGHBORHOOD

14 point Roman, ALL CAPS, track 20

PointofInterest 14 point Roman, Caps/lower case

Road 14 or 18 point Roman, Caps./lower case, align to road, showing type above the road line whenever possible

Trail 18 point Bold, Caps/lower case, align to trail

RR, Ferry and Transit Line 18 point Roman, Caps/lower case, align to route

Typography

Political areas

Natural features

Other labels and directional notes

N A T I O N A L 24 point Bold, ALL CAPS, track 50, prints 50% black

S T A T E 24 point Roman, ALL CAPS, track 50, prints 50% black

C O U N T Y 14 point Roman, ALL CAPS, track 50, prints 50% black

O T H E R P U B L I C A C C E S S A R E A 14 point Light, ALL CAPS, track 50, prints 50% black

L A R G E O P E N W A T E R 24 point Light Italic, ALL CAPS, track 50, overprints highlight blue

OtherDrainage 14 or 18 point Italic, Caps/lower case, align to drainage, overprints highlight blue

Rapids 14 or 18 point Italic, Caps/lower case, overprints highlight blue

PointLabels 14 or 18 point Italic, Caps/lower case (use with 9point solid dot)

AR EA L AB E L S

14 or 18 point Italic, ALL CAPS, track 25

LegendEntries 14 or 18 point Roman, Caps/lower case

Typography

Area map

Base map

Bike Trail

Bike Path

Bike Route

Compilation

Detail map

Four-color process

GIS

Highlight color

Orientation map

Perspective map

Planimetric map

Plat map

Reference map

Terrain map

Thematic map

A secondary map showing a large area at a small size

A map to which information from other source materials is added

A separate trail from the road system

A designated lane that is part of the roadway

A designated route on roads and streets

A hand or computer drawn map including all content necessary to create the final map. Wayside map compilations are developed by the project planner and do not include type, line, or color specifications.

A secondary map showing a small area in a large space

A full-spectrum of color obtained from the the combination of magenta, cyan, yellow and black

Geographic Information System for storage and retrieval of data

A bright bold color used to highlight a trail or route and identified in the map legend

A map which provides just enough information to aid the visitor in finding their way from point A (You Are Here) to point B

A portrayal of a landscape or cityscape from an oblique view that gives an impression of three-dimensional relationships and is not planimetrically accurate

A map which shows all features in correct relationship to one another

An accurately surveyed map showing land ownership

A map which shows all features on the landscape, like a USGS map

A planimetrically accurate map that portrays landform shape by a variety of methods, including shaded relief, hachuring or contour lines

A map showing only those features related to the focus or intent of the map

Glossary

It is preferable to orient most maps with north at the top, however Wayside maps often work better when oriented to match the direction of the wayside. The following guidelines should be used to determine how to orient a wayside map.

Under the following circumstances, a map should be oriented North:

1. maps which show a large area (entire park or an area that includes features that cannot be seen from the location of the wayside)

2. maps used in more than one location with different You Are Here’s

3. maps used on kiosks

4. maps used on upright exhibits which can be oriented north, east or west

5. visitors are likely to have a published map in hand and may use it for cross-reference

A map can be oriented in the direction of the viewer when:

1. it shows a small area with features that can be readily seen from the location of the wayside

2. it is used on a low-profile exhibit

3. it is used on an upright exhibit that is oriented south

Orientation

Orientation

Standard Map Elements for Maps on Wayside Exhibits and Signs

Original page dimensions are 22 inches x 34 inches

Linework Line specifications are intended as a guide for parkwide maps and maps which show large areas. Linework may vary with focus, size, and scale of map. Relationships between line specifications should remain similar.

� -�I Limited access highway

� -�I Primary road

� -�I Secondary road

I Unpaved road

I 4-wheel-drive trail

� -�I Street grid

I Limited access �-� highway interchange

I Parking area

• I Overlook

Ill I Overpass

� -�I Locked gate

I g���, 1 Distance indicator

---1 Drainage f-.. -f lnt�rmittent �-- -�- drainage

:II I Waterfall

I� ..... _-""--1 Marsh pattern

.,,JO I Spring

55e I River milepost

F----1 Ferry route

.A. I Red starboard day marker

• I Green port day marker

...r7 I Red starboard �u-'��channel buoy

1 - I Tour route t ....... 1 Trail b .. ce> ... I Bike trail ruu)-•I Steep trail

F----1 National scenic trail

�l+-_�I Railroad

6 I Battle

8 point line, prints 50% black

4 point line, prints 50% black

2 point line, prints 50% black

2 point line, prints 50% black;

12 point dash, 5 point gap

2 point line, prints 50% black;

5 point dash, 5 point gap

2 point line, prints white

12 point square; 2 point outline prints 50% black, interior prints white

50% black shape

Half-circle abutting road or trail

Two ticks parallel to upper road;

2 point line, prints 100% black

2 point line, prints 100% black

12 point Frutiger 55 Roman

6 point line, prints 65% cyan or Pantone 298

6 point line, prints 65% cyan or Pantone 298;

round caps, 18 point dash, 8 point gap, 1 point dash, 8 point gap, 1 point dash, 8 point gap three parallel 1 point ticks, prints 65% cyan or Pantone 298 prints 65% cyan or Pantone 298 prints 65% cyan or Pantone 298

2 point tick across drainage, prints 100% black parallel 2 point ticks across drainage, prints 100% black

2 point chevron, pointing upstream, prints 100% black solid 9 point locator dot with 18 point Frutiger 55 numeral

3 point line, prints 100% cyan or highlight blue;

7 point dash, 5 point gap triangle prints highlight red square prints highlight green symbol prints highlight red color line (replaces road) with optional directional arrow alongside; prints highlight color

5 point line, prints highlight color;

0.5 point dash, 8 point gap

5 point line, prints highlight color; 0.5 point dash, 8 point gap with positive bike pictograph

2 point chevron, pointing uphill;

prints 100% black

3 point line, prints highlight green;

7 point dash, 5 point gap

1 point line with 15 point dashed line overprinting;

1 point dash, 28 point gap prints 50% black

1 point line with highlight yellow fill

Area Colors Color specifications are only a general guide. Colors may vary with focus, size, and scale and final production method of the map. Each color is specified as both for four color process and flat color.

Park area

� --�I prints 10% cyan and 15% yellow or 40% of Pantone 358

� --�I prints 25% cyan and 35% yellow or Pantone 358

�- -�I prints 40% cyan and 50% yellow or Pantone 359

I prints 60% cyan and 80% yellow or Pantone 360 - --�

Non-subject area

I I prints 5% yellow and 5% black

I prints 8% cyan, 5% magenta and 10% yellow or 70% of Pantone 454

�- -�I prints 5% cyan, 7% magenta and 18% yellow or 80% of Pantone 468

�- -�I prints 7% cyan, 7% magenta and 5% yellow or 8% of Pantone 518

I prints 7% magenta and 11 % yellow or 60% of Pantone 475

� --�I prints 6% cyan, 10% magenta and 10% yellow or 90% of Pantone 482

Open water area

I I prints 15% cyan or 50% of Pantone 290

� --�I prints 25% cyan and 5% magenta or Pantone 290

� --�I prints 50% cyan and 10% magenta or Pantone 291

Built-up area

I I prints 10% yellow or Pantone 607

�- -�I prints 20% yellow or 65% of Pantone 608

I prints 30% yellow or Pantone 608

Indian Reservation

�- -�I prints 5% cyan, 5% magenta, and 8% yellow

State Park or other natural area

� --�I prints 10% cyan and 30% yellow or Pantone 365

� --�I prints 30% cyan and 60% yellow or Pantone 367

Highlight Colors for Lines and Locators

---- prints 40% Magenta+ 100% Yellow or Pantone Orange 021 prints 100% Yellow or Pantone Process Yellow

---- prints 56% Cyan+ 100% Yellow or Pantone 376

---- prints 100% Cyan+ 100% Yellow or Pantone 354

---- prints 100% Cyan+ 100% Magenta or Pantone Violet

---- prints 100% Cyan+ 43% Magenta or Pantone 300

---- prints 100% Cyan or Pantone Process Blue prints 15% Cyan+ 40% Magenta or Pantone 251

---- prints 100% Magenta or Pantone Process Magenta

---- prints 100% Magenta+ 100% Yellow or Pantone Red 032

Location

1 Kilometer

1 Mile

5 Miles

5 Kilometers

0 2 Miles

0 2 Kilometers1

0 4 Miles

0 4 Kilometers2

0 10 Miles

10 Kilometers5

0.3 Kilometer

0.3 Mile

25 Feet

5 Meters

0 10 Feet

0 2 Meters1

0 20 Feet

0 4 Meters2

0 50 Feet

10 Meters5

1 Meter

5 Feet

Scales and North Arrows

North

North

North North

North

North

North

North North

North

Airport

Amphitheater

NPS Pictographs

You Are Here

You Are Here

You Are Here

You Are Here

You Are Here

000 00

000000000

000 000

0000000 Loop

Road Shields

000 00

000000000

000 000

0000000 Loop

9 point

12 point

16 point

9 point

12 point

16 point

Locator Symbols

Tour Stops

Wheelchair-accessible

? Visitor information

Trail bike trail

Tour bus

Telephone

Swimming

Store

Stable

Snowmobile trail

Showers

Shelter

Scuba diving

Sanitary disposal station

Sailing

Restrooms

RV camping

Ranger station

Post office

Picnic area

Parking

Medical facility

Marina

Lodging

Interpretive trail

Horse trail

Hiking trail

Gas station

4-wheel-drive trail

Food service

Fishing

Drinking water

Downhill skiing

Crosscountry ski trail

Canoe access

Campground

Bike trail

Boat tour

Boat launch

Permit

Campsite

Picnic table

4-wheel-drive (trail)

Canoe access

Trail bike (trail)

Crosscountry ski (trail)

Horse (trail)

Bike (trail)

Snowmobile (trail)

Fire tower

Lighthouse

Sample map legend

Wilderness

Public land

Private land within park

Parking

Restrooms

Picnic area

All pictographs used on the map must be identified in the map legend. Pictographs should be limited to no more than six per map. Any map feature which appears only once or twice should be labeled rather than using a pictograph.

Pictograph box: 0.375" Label in legend: 18 point Frutiger 55 Roman with 18 point leading. Align the centerline of the cap height to the centerline of the symbol.

All pictographs used on the map must be identified in the map legend. Include any lines, symbols, or colors which are not labeled directly on the map. Labels are 10 point Frutiger 55 Roman with 18 point leading. Align the centerline of the cap height to the centerline of the symbol or legend box.

Type is 24 point Frutiger 75 Bold caps/lower case printing white in solid black box. Black box is 2.25" wide by 0.375" high. Use 12 point locator dot. First

Scales shown actual size. Adjust the length as necessary to match map scale but do not exceed five inches.

Labels: large size: 18 point Frutiger 55 Roman.

small size: 12 point Frutiger 55 Roman.

Use positive form of camping and picnic table pictographs to refer to a particular point.

Use positive symbols in conjunction with the trail or route line. Do not use with a locator dot.

Use locator dots for points of interest and natural features. Use locator squares for structures.

When a permit is required for feature identified by a symbol, add the word “Permit” in 11 point Frutiger 65 Bold.

White Fill - Large

White Fill - Small

To and Shepherdstown

To Leesburg and 00

To Purcellville and 00

To and Frederick00

000 00

000000000

000 000

0000000 Loop

No Fill - Small

Directional Notes

Directional Arrows

To Rohrersville 00mi 00km

10 Kilometers0

0 10 Miles

0 10 Kilometers

10 Miles0

10 Kilometers0

0 10 Miles

10 Kilometers0

0 10 Miles

10 Kilometers0

0 10 Miles

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

Town circles

Airfield

Cannon

Type is 14 point Frutiger 56 Italic

Type is 14 point Frutiger 65 Bold

Original page dimensions are 22 inches x 34 inches

Standard Map Elements for Maps on Wayside Exhibits and Signs

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