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map generalization - The process of reducing the detail of spatial features in a map layer. Often undertaken in conjuction with a reduction in map scale. The process can be semi-automated for certain kinds of data, such as topographic features, but requires more sensitive analysis for thematic maps. See also reclass.


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Automatically created on: Thu Jan 15 17:47:15 2004