Radius Maps Explained: When Circles Help and When They Mislead
Radius maps are simple and useful, but they can also hide real travel conditions. Learn when to use them.
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Map Analysis
Guides for radius maps, heatmaps, grid analysis, service areas, distance, and coverage questions.
Travel Time Maps vs Distance Maps: What Is the Difference?
Distance and travel time are not the same. This article explains how the difference affects coverage analysis.
What Is a Heatmap? A Practical Guide for Spatial Data
Heatmaps can reveal concentration and intensity, but settings and interpretation matter more than the visual effect.
Grid Maps Explained: Turning Points into Spatial Patterns
Grid maps summarize point data into regular cells, making spatial patterns easier to compare across places.
Service Area Maps: How to Understand Coverage and Access
Service area maps help explain access to facilities, stores, stations, and public services across a territory.