Projections Part 1

This weeks assignment shows the side by side comparisons of three different projections of the same geographical area, the state of Florida.

Initially, only minor differences may be noticeable,  however, when comparing the square mile area of a few counties, you can see where the differences occur.  When choosing a projection, be aware of the area that you are mapping.  In the case of our Florida map, the State Plane projection is most commonly used by federal, state, and local large-scale mapping projects in the United States.