The map uses a shaded hypsometric elevation basemap with light blue water, teal drainage, black serif place labels, and white label halos for readability.
OKLCH hue and lightness circle for Ancient World Mapping Center
Ancient World Mapping Center · website
Ancient World Mapping Center: 2011
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The map uses a shaded hypsometric elevation basemap with light blue water, teal drainage, black serif place labels, and white label halos for readability. ✨
Labels ✨
Label typography and visual context
Feature typeVisual contextLabel style
inland waterSERIF
riverSerif
political regionSERIF
SERIF
city Serif
Serif
Symbols ✨
Map symbols and color samples
Symbol roleVisual sample
text
water
river
wadi
flow
hypsometric tint