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title: "A map as a model of territory"
description: "Which properties of territory does a map preserve or simplify?"
status: "coming-soon"
language: "en"
canonical: "https://bulnik.dev/en/articles/topics/N35.01/"
topicId: "N35.01"
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> Coming soon — this article is being prepared. Below are its question, intended outcome, and place in the story.

## The question

Which properties of territory does a map preserve or simplify?

## What we will work through

Compare two maps of one area and explain their modeling choices.

## Before you begin

The overall map is sufficient; new terms are introduced here.