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They help us make sense of the world and assign meaning to the often chaotic and confusing experiences of our lives.<\/p>\n<p>Maps are a special form of storytelling; they&#8217;re a visual simplification and interpretation of the world. Cartographers have long used design techniques to make maps work as narratives, creating visual hierarchies in type and color to reveal layers of meaning.<\/p>\n<p>The digital age has vastly boosted the power of maps to tell stories. Maps, once static, are now dynamic, and can be combined with multimedia content to tell stories in exciting new ways. 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