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Understanding Geographic vs. Projected Coordinate Systems: The Foundation of Every Map

Foundations: How Coordinate Systems Define Spatial Accuracy and Why Every Map is a Choice

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Maps Data Design
Feb 18, 2025
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Every map is a choice. Whether we realize it or not, the moment we start working with geospatial data, we make decisions about how to represent the world. One of the most fundamental choices is how locations are defined and displayed—and that starts with understanding coordinate systems.

If you've ever worked with GIS, you've encountered Geographic Coord…

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