The latest on tiled multivariate maps

David O’Sullivan

Geospatial Stuff

University of Auckland

Luke Bergmann

University of British Columbia

Two types of thematic map for complex multivariate data

Elements in a tiled pattern ‘pick up’ data from area units to allow combining multiple choropleths in a single map

 

Chen Q, A Poorthuis, and A Crooks. 2025 (online first, April). Mapping the Invisible: Decoding Perceived Urban Smells Through Geosocial Media in New York City. Annals of the Amer­ican Association of Geographers.

Allen J. 2025. Mapping mode share in Toronto via weaving space. At schoolofcities.github.io.

For more on this example see dosull.github.io/posts/2025-05-02-tiles-and-glyphs/tiles-and-glyphs.html

Square colourings

Hexagon colourings

Square slices

Hexagon slices

Square and hexagon dissections

Crosses

Stars and polygons

Larger n tilings

Modifying tiles (experimental)

A web app

Make tiled and woven maps without code!

Live demo time!

Questions?

github.com/DOSull/weaving-space

dosull.github.io/mapweaver/app/

dosull.github.io