ABB125
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Good Evening
I've always wondered what the Underground Map would look like if it was based on 60 rather than 45 degree angles, so I've finally gotten around to having a go myself. You can see the result below.
Are 60 degree angles a good idea? I think the new Paris metro map uses them.
A bit about the map:
I've always wondered what the Underground Map would look like if it was based on 60 rather than 45 degree angles, so I've finally gotten around to having a go myself. You can see the result below.
Are 60 degree angles a good idea? I think the new Paris metro map uses them.
A bit about the map:
- Only major/interchange stations are included
- I have provisionally split the Northern Line in two, mainly to make the map easier to interpret
- I have included Crossrail, but not Thameslink or any London Overground (I will try to create another map, probably with 45 degree angles, at a later date including these and other National Rail lines)
- The map is based around the Circle Line being symmetrical (nearly!) in the middle of the map, with Crossrail and the Central Line mirroring each other somewhat
- I have tried to make the Euston/King's Cross area as clear as possible, but the area between Farringdon and Stratford is a bit messy
- I think the biggest issue with 60 degree angles is the lack of vertical lines; perhaps i should try 30/60/90 angles
- I think the biggest advantage of 60 degrees is that it produces some lovely equilateral triangles, such as Green Park/Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus
- I haven't included a key; therefore it is more of a challenge to work out which line is which. If you can, hopefully it means the map is easy to understand