Good Maps vs. Bad Maps

THis week we are looking into the differences between a good map and a bad map. Here is an example of what a good map would be:

This is a map depicting the largest ancestry in the 2000's in each state and each county. This map is very easy to understand. There is minimal "crap in the map, showing only the important inforation. The important things in the map state out, with the focal point of the map being the map of ancestery with largest population in each county. This depicts the imformation truthfully showing smaller areas to give better understanding of ancestry in america. Here is an example of what a bad map would be:

This is a map depicting the wildlife and game in the US usnig pictures. This map is not easy to understand. So much information is given on this map that I cannot focus on one thing. The labeling is very small to inlcude all of the info. The title is on the bottom of the page and if very small so it goes overlooked. The infomration around the map seems unneeded and difficult to undertand. I do think the map could be pretty to look at, but does not convay information clearly of effieciantly.