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cover the extent of the area and are curved in the shape of the area, as in Figure
3.5. The lettering is upright.
4.
Names of mountains are treated in the same way as names of regions. In
neither case is the name repeated at intervals as it is for linear features (Figure
3.6).
5.
Names of point locations, such as cities, are placed to one side and not
on the same line as the symbol. The first choice is above and to the right of the
symbol. Generally, the name is not placed to the left of the symbol unless there is
no other choice. The name is not placed on the same line as the symbol because
there is a possibility that the symbol, especially an open circle, could be mistaken
for a letter. These names are not spread out, but are set solid, that is, in a block
(Figure 3.7).
If a city is located on the east side of a river, ideally the name should be
placed on the east side, and places on the west side should have their names to the
west. Obviously, this guideline can contradict the preferred locations above.
If it is not possible to place
the name close to a point, a
callout can be used,
as in Figure 3.8.
6.
Lettering takes precedence over linework.
Lines should not be run
through lettering, nor should names be broken to make room for lines. If there is
a conflict, the line should be broken or a mask or halo can be placed around the
letter (see below). On maps drawn in color, lettering can be put over linework if
the lettering and the linework are different colors.
