How many categories should I choose in a map legend? @sounny
How many categories should I choose in a map legend?  @sounny
Uploaded June 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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This video looks at the fundamental question when design a map that faces GIS Users and Cartographers all the time, how many categories do I use when making this map? The answer is a little more difficult than you would think, you must take into account the eye's and mind's limitation. The simple answer is between 5-7.
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How many categories should I choose in a map legend?

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