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How about Charles Booth's 1898-99 poverty map from his Survey into Life and Labour in London (1886-1903)? Chris Atkins ________________________________ From: A forum for issues related to map & spatial data librarianship on behalf of Da Cruz, Antonio Sent: Mon 28/01/2008 11:08 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Map 'Graphic Classics' I've been asked to compile a list of 50 or so maps that have become 'graphic classics' in one way and another, for a book on graphic classics. The criteria for inclusion are very broad. Basically they include maps which established important new principles that then became standard, or which significantly advanced the science of cartography. They also include maps which are important or fine in design terms. There's no starting or cut-off date, but anything pre-mechanical reproduction would have to have a strong argument attached to be included. The list to date includes Beck's Underground map, John Snow's cholera map of 1854, the first weather map, Ortelius's world atlas of c. 1570, a population density map, and the Gall-Peters' projection, as examples. I would be very interested to hear what maps members of the cartographic community would include on such a list. As well as maps from centuries ago, I'm also looking for maps which have been published in the last 30 years or so which have become graphic classics, or look like they may do so. Giles Darkes ********************************************************************** Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail You should be aware that all emails received and sent by this Council are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and therefore may be disclosed to a third party. This e-mail is confidential and is intended only for the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended addressee it is requested that you do not copy, distribute or rely on the information contained within the e-mail, as such action may be unlawful. If it has reached you by mistake then please call 01628 683800 to let us know or notify us by e-mail and then delete the message. Thank you for your help http://www.rbwm.gov.uk **********************************************************************