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: Software recommendation: What program can I use to create maps like these? I have tried to look online for an answer but I don't seem to be able to find what I am looking for. Here is my

@Cooney243

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I have tried to look online for an answer but I don't seem to be able to find what I am looking for. Here is my questions:

What is used to create maps like this:



and like this:
www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/brochures/ctaSystemMapBrochure.pdf
My goal is to augment already existing map with a few extra elements. I checked out Edraw Max but it does not seem to be able to upload a customized background.

So basically it would be great if the software accepted a .pdf file like above (I think it is already in a vector form) and after minor change and editing, I would be able to generate a similar .pdf file

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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@Berumen635

I would assume Illustrator was used to create this map. Inkscape could also be another possibility. I started openvectormaps.com as a side project I think it would provide a great start and you'll have the ability to edit and save an output that works for you.

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@Ravi4787994

Most cartography for publication done using electronic files was done using FreeHand to post-process for publication raw files exported from Geographic Information Systems (GIS) --- since Adobe bought them out, most map makers have grudgingly begun switching to Adobe Illustrator.

You should be able to achieve what you want by placing the .pdf into a program such as InDesign or Scribus or Illustrator or Inkscape and adding the customizing elements over it.

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