Week two points + question

1. Maps are constructed in times of war to aid armies in efforts to accurately identify and defeat opponents. But when victory is declared, new maps are drawn to indicate new borders and territorial claims; Thus, religious ideology and claims of supremacy are often implied.



2. Very detailed maps are more impressive to the naked eye, however, a very basic map may be more useful to viewers and affect an ideology more efficiently.



3. Cartography encompasses more than an eye for detail and skillful use of scale. It also requires consideration of social implications in regard to citizens who view and use maps.



Question: Does the US federal government promote ideologies through its map production efforts? How about state governments?