Lab 3

This is the link to my map (it wouldn't load when embedded):
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=216251425808947338727.0004cc9ba87c5972be305&msa=0&ll=46.042736,-110.742187&spn=16.25728,43.286133&iwloc=0004cc9d729c626bb55b3

        Neogeography has significant potential in advancing the spread of information, while simultaneously imparting "knowledge of place." Neogeography has democratized map making in that people can now share information about a variety of topics never discussed before in a broad and public manner. The potential of neogreography lies in the aspect of visualization. Neogeography empowers people to share information with essentially a "third dimension." Through neogeography the information shared by people can be given a sense of place and direction. For example, amateur environmentalists, through the use of neogeography, can allow others to visualize the information they are sharing. If they desire to show, for example, air pollution impact, they can use colors on their map to show the intensity of pollution in a certain area of the city or county. Without neogeography, such amateurs may have been limited to simply writing about the problem. While words do convey meaning, a detailed map allows for the issue to be conveyed much more powerfully. If they were to simply write about the problem to their government officials, without including a map that allows for the visualization of the concern, there concerns may have simply gone unnoticed. This is because through visualization the danger can be more effectively conveyed. By including a visual diagram, these environmentalists can show that the problem is a real one that needs to be punctually addressed.
        There are, however, certain deficiencies in neogeography. This has to do with the fact that the information displayed on a map by an amateur may not necessarily be verified by experts on the matter, and as result may not be accurate. Reverting to the previous example of the amateur environmentalists brings up a potential deficiency. If the amateur environmentalists display inaccurate information on their maps, and magnify the problem, when there is in actuality a minimal problem, they may needlessly dissuade people in to taking unnecessary action. Since neogeograpy utilizes the internet, such inaccurate information can be easily and rapifly spread. The visualization factor is important in this regard as well. Since visualization makes it easier to digest information, people may more easily come to believe information that is false without attempting to verify it. Additionally, the scales on a map can be adjusted in order to enlarge a minimal or non-existent problem. This would allow for manipulation of the public. Therefore, the ability to share unverified information is a potential detriment to neogeography.
         In analyzing the consequences of neogeography it is apparent that the advent neogeography may be a double-edged sword. One consequence of neogeography is the ability to rapidly spread information. Anyone around the world who has access to a computer with internet can decide to share whatever it is they want to share. Since, there is no verification of this information, these people can convey either accurate or inaccurate information. Neogeograpy, therefore, has many parallels to the positives and negatives of the internet, because it heavily relies on the use of the internet. The aspect of globalization as a result of neogeography is also prevalent, since people can view maps of any other country in the world. They can even view satellite images of other countries. People across the world can therefore share their views and ideals to people on the other side of the world using neogeography. The visualization aspect of neogeography may be impactful in this particular situation as well, since people on one side of the world may be better able to visualize what people on the other side of the world are attempting to say. This visualization may help in reducing cultural and geographic barriers that limit understanding when information is conveyed through conventional means. Globalization may be further progressed through the means of neogeography, since the knowledge of a variety of different places and locations can be seamlessly shared over the internet. Even though these aspects of neogeography parallel the impact of the internet , the use of neogeography may in fact accelerate the process that was initially started by the internet.

1) Beverley Hills, CA Quadrangle

2) Canyon Park, Van Nuys, Burbank, Topanga, Hollywood, Venice, and Inglewood

3) 1966

4) North American Datum of 1927

5)  1: 24,000

6a) 1 in: 24,000 in = 2.54 cm: 609.6 m = 5 cm: 1200 meters.
Answer: 1200 meters

6b) 5 in: 120,000 in = 5in: 120,000 in/ 63,360 in = 5in: 1.894 miles.
Answer: 1.894 miles

6c) 1 in x 2.64: 24,000 in x 2.64 = 2.64 in: 63,360 in = 2.64 in: 1 mile.
Answer: 2.64 inches

6d) 1 in: 24,000 in = 2.54 cm: 0.6096 km = 12.5 cm: 3 km
Answer: 12.5 centimeters


7) 20 feet

8a) 34° 04' 30" (latitude); -118° 26' 15"(longitude)
decimal degrees: 34.075°; -118.4375°
8b) 34° 00' 38'' (latitude); -118° 30' 00'' (longitude)
decimal degrees:  34.0106°; -118.5°
8c) 34°06' 05" (latitude); -118° 24' 45" (longitude)
decimal degrees:  34.1014°; -118.4125°

9a) About 560 feet elevation or about 170.69 meters
9b) About 140 feet elevation or about 42.67 meters
9c) About 730 feet elevation or about 222.50 meters

10) UTM zone 11

11) 361,500 meters East (Easting); 3,763,000 meters North (Northing)

12) 1,000 meters x 1,000 meters = 1,000,000 square meters

13) 




14) 14° east

15) North to South

16) Graphic of UCLA