We've all seen poorly labeled maps before. In these maps, the wording is either illegible or unpleasant to view due to positioning, color choice or size, or the labels take up so much map space that your map appears "crowded". A poorly labeled map can signal unprofessionalism and averts attention from the message the map is attempting to convey.
What sort of efficient labeling strategies can we as GIS users utilize to make our maps clearer, more efficient and all around better for the end user? Are there any hard-and-fast "do not do this" rules to follow when it comes to labeling your maps?
Best Answer
It depends on the map type, style and importance of features:
Fonts are also important. Example:
Character Spacing can also solve issues:
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