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Housing Availability in Mexico (1990)
This national-scale thematic map illustrates housing density in Mexico (persons per household) by state in 1990. Using a choropleth classification scheme with quintiles, the map provides a comparative view of housing availability across regions, contextualized with capital cities, rivers, and lakes. By combining demographic data with geographic features, the project highlights disparities in household size while maintaining cartographic clarity through proper projections, symbology, and design standards.
Key Metrics
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Created a choropleth map using a quantile (5-class) classification scheme.
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Applied an appropriate projection for Mexico to balance accuracy and visual clarity.
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Added and symbolized capital cities, rivers, and lakes for geographic context.
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Labeled all states and capitals with a clear visual hierarchy.
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Exported a professional-quality map to 300 dpi PDF with neatline, scale bar, north arrow, and legend.
Insights
Analysis
Which states in Mexico had the highest housing density (most people per household) in 1990?
Urban Planning
How can cartographic representation of housing density inform policy decisions in urban planning and development?
Socio-Cultural
What geographic or cultural factors may explain differences in housing availability between states?
Certifications
Through Esri’s Basics of Map Projections course, Allison deepened her knowledge of cartographic principles that underpin modern GIS work. By exploring how projections shape the accuracy and interpretation of maps, she expanded her skills in transforming raw geographic data into clear, reliable visual narratives.