Field – REVISITING ANOTHER NEW MAP 2019

Description

Authored by renowned cartographer Kenneth Field and published on April 30, 2019, this three-page article, “Revisiting another new map,” documents the iterative design process of his re-imagined London Underground map. The document prominently features a high-resolution image of the updated “London Underground Overground” map, serving as a key visual aid. This Version 2 map benefits significantly from critical feedback provided by experts like Cameron Booth of the Transit Maps blog and Field’s colleagues, enhancing its trustworthiness and practical utility. The piece details improvements in legibility, consistency of station symbols, line rendering, and overall spatial balance, making it an excellent case study in cartographic refinement driven by user critique. It offers valuable insights into the ongoing challenge of creating clear and effective transit maps.