In 1930, Beck worked on a style of ‘topological’ map, that would eventually become the standard graphical method of presenting maps, around the world. They are easier to read than a geographical map, as only information regarding a particular route was displayed. Dowes maps were situated inside trains and emphasised the stations on a particular line/route. STINGEMOREĭuring the 1920s, George Dowe had developed linear maps, which were probably the precursor of map designs to follow, in particular the London Underground Map of Harry Beck. TYPICAL MAP OF THE LONDON UNDERGROUND (1930) BY F.H. However, colour coding had been introduced. But, even these were difficult to read/follow, especially as the underground network expanded.Īlthough simplified, the map is to a geographical scale, with the numerous stations laid out to reflect the real distances between them. Maps of the underground were usually geographic representations, although there were attempts by map designers to simplify the route maps, as seen in the 1930s map/poster below.
He developed an interest in the way rail transport maps were graphically presented, and especially those of the London Underground. Harry Beck was an Engineering Technical Draftsman and he worked for the London Underground Signals Office.
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