Urban map
Level 2 Category
2 subcategories
Definition
A visual representation the built environment, roads, and public spaces of an urban area.
Example Image
Reproduced from IEEE Access, 8, 6978-6996. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2963213. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Writing Alternative Text
Describe the layout of streets, districts, or landmarks, the density or organization of the built environment, and any notable patterns or features.
Example Alt Text
"Four urban map panels compare settlement patterns. Panels a and b show Cohoes, with roads, reservoirs, contour lines, and development beside a major river corridor. Panel c shows Troy’s dense street grid along the Hudson River, with bridges and rail routes. Panel d shows East San Jose with a looser road network, larger land parcels, and scattered development."