: 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
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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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.
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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