Design Issues with 3D Maps and the Need for 3D Cartographic Design Principles

Design issues regarding the presentation of geographical information in a th ree-dimensional perspective are varied and complex. This paper looks at some of issues of 3D mapping stemming from its rapid development as a cartographic tool, its growing popularity and accessibility amongst users, and the 3D cartographic principles prop osed to manage the design and presentation that are not covered by traditional cartographic principles