A very special map of Pakistan
Attached map may look like just another map you can search on Google.
Think again, It is a zoomed out view of a very detailed three dimensional digital hydrology map of Pakistan, with historical, mean, min and max rain fall and stream flow data mapped on it, that is dozens time more accurate than any existing river map in the world. I have switched off data in the map, because it is confidential, and covers entire map at this zoom level if turned on.
With help of a computer, a similar map without embeded data with fairly acceptable accuracy can be generated in 5-10 minutes.
What makes this map special is that it is not computer generated, but is handcrafted. I made it with free hand in over 3 years, just to "feel every curve" of my motherland. Can't call this exercise a wasted time, because it has taught me so many things about hydrology and Pakistan, that books could never teach.
I have uploaed it in an unusual size for a bolg, but actual digital map can be zoomed in upto a resolution of 6-12 inches on ground per screen pixel.
Note: smaller streams are still turned-off for a better view
Attached map may look like just another map you can search on Google.
Think again, It is a zoomed out view of a very detailed three dimensional digital hydrology map of Pakistan, with historical, mean, min and max rain fall and stream flow data mapped on it, that is dozens time more accurate than any existing river map in the world. I have switched off data in the map, because it is confidential, and covers entire map at this zoom level if turned on.
With help of a computer, a similar map without embeded data with fairly acceptable accuracy can be generated in 5-10 minutes.
What makes this map special is that it is not computer generated, but is handcrafted. I made it with free hand in over 3 years, just to "feel every curve" of my motherland. Can't call this exercise a wasted time, because it has taught me so many things about hydrology and Pakistan, that books could never teach.
I have uploaed it in an unusual size for a bolg, but actual digital map can be zoomed in upto a resolution of 6-12 inches on ground per screen pixel.
Note: smaller streams are still turned-off for a better view
Ok so im still trying to understand what is the of these diffrent colors? Can you please help
ReplyDeleteevery individual line represents a water course. some of them always have water in them, and others are seasonal.
DeleteIt depends upon location and topography of stream.
Amount of water can be color coded, but this map focuses on the shapes of drainage basins of rivers of Pakistan.
every tree shaped cluster of same color represents watercourses joining together to make a river.
Larger clusters in the top portion show our main rivers, Sutlej, Ravi, Jhelum, Chenab, Indus, Kabul, Swat etc.
I have assumed that a reader can recognize main rivers, but to avoid confusion, I will upload another annotated version.
3 years! That is a lot of dedication. Looks wonderful!
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