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Metro Map solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software with templates, samples and library of vector stencils for drawing the metro maps, route maps, bus and other transport schemes, or design tube-style infographics.

Metro Maps

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software enhanced with Metro Map Solution from the Maps Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park provides extensive drawing tools for fast and easy creating various metro maps, route maps, transport schemes, metro path maps, subway train maps, and many other types of maps.
This route map example was redesigned from the Wikipedia file: Route of the 2013 Tour de France.png.
[en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ File:Route_ of_ the_ 2013_ Tour_ de_ France.png]
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. [creativecommons.org/ licenses/ by-sa/ 3.0/ deed.en]
"A road map or route map is a map that primarily displays roads and transport links rather than natural geographical information. It is a type of navigational map that commonly includes political boundaries and labels, making it also a type of political map. In addition to roads and boundaries, road maps often include points of interest, such as prominent businesses or buildings, tourism sites, parks and recreational facilities, hotels and restaurants, as well as airports and train stations. A road map may also document non-automotive transit routes, although often these are found only on transit maps." [Road map. Wikipedia]
The spatial infographics example "The 100th Tour de France - Route map" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Spatial Infographics solution from the area "What is Infographics" of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Route map
Route map, roundabout, airport, airplane, aircraft, plane, France,
HelpDesk

How to Make a Web Page from Your Metro Map

Using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM, you can create metro maps, route maps, and various transport schemes. It is easy for anyone to build a map, one does not need to be a cartographer to make good use of the ConceptDraw mapping solutions. Elaborate maps can be quickly assembled and then used on the web, printed, or made into signage. Graphical power and ease of use are built into the ConceptDraw mapping solutions. You can save your drawing as a Web page. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM adds the HTML tags that are needed to display your diagrams in a Web browser, so all you have to do is design their appearance.
This is example of route map for the former East Lancashire Railway, in Lancashire, England.
It was redesigned from the Wikimedia Commons file: ELR route map.png. [commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:ELR_ route_ map.png]
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. [creativecommons.org/ licenses/ by-sa/ 3.0/ deed.en]
The example "ELR route map" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Metro Map solution from the Maps area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Route map
Route map, line, station,
Used Solutions
Use this template for creating the directional maps, location plans, site schemes, transit schemes, road maps, route maps.
"A road map or route map is a map that primarily displays roads and transport links rather than natural geographical information. It is a type of navigational map that commonly includes political boundaries and labels, making it also a type of political map. In addition to roads and boundaries, road maps often include points of interest, such as prominent businesses or buildings, tourism sites, parks and recreational facilities, hotels and restaurants, as well as airports and train stations. A road map may also document non-automotive transit routes, although often these are found only on transit maps." [Road map. Wikipedia]
This template for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is included in the Directional Maps solution from the Maps area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Directional map template
Directional map template, tree, suburban home, road, railway, line, railway, house, town house, fir-tree, curve, airport,

How to draw Metro Map style infographics? (Los Angeles)

Tool to draw Metro Map styled inforgraphics. Los Angeles Metro Rail and Liner sample.
This is a one-click tool to add stations to the map. It lets you control the direction in which you create new stations, change lengths, and add text labels and icons. It contains Lines, Stations, and Landmarks objects.

Infographic design elements, software tools Subway and Metro style

Subway infographic design elements for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM (mac and pc).

Infographic software: the sample of New York City Subway map

Tool to draw Metro Map styled inforgraphics. New York City Subway map sample.
The 3D pictorial street maps are used as road maps, route maps, locator maps, transit maps, directional maps, tourist maps with points of interest (POI).
"A point of interest, or POI, is a specific point location that someone may find useful or interesting. ...
Most consumers use the term when referring to hotels, campsites, fuel stations or any other categories used in modern (automotive) navigation systems. ...
The term is widely used in cartography, especially in electronic variants including GIS, and GPS navigation software. In this context the synonym waypoint is common.
A GPS point of interest specifies, at minimum, the latitude and longitude of the POI, assuming a certain map datum. A name or description for the POI is usually included, and other information such as altitude or a telephone number may also be attached. GPS applications typically use icons to represent different categories of POI on a map graphically." [Point of interest. Wikipedia]
The example "3D pictorial street map" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Directional Maps solution from the Maps area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
3D pictorial street map
3D pictorial street map, tree, signal light, lights, traffic light, road, mini shop, food stall, house, cottage, house, grocery store, supermarket, garage, fir tree, crosswalks, cottage, corner, car, bus,

Metro Map

ConceptDraw Metro Maps solution is a one-click tool to add stations to the metro map. It lets you control the direction in which you create new stations, change lengths, and add text labels and icons. It contains Lines, Stations, and Landmarks objects.
The Metro Map Solution from the Maps Area uses two ConceptDraw techniques: Replicating Objects and Switching Objects. And the result is a vector graphic document.

How to draw Metro Map style infographics? (Moscow)

Tool to draw Metro Map styled inforgraphics. Moscow Metro sample.
"An airport rail link is a service providing passenger rail transport from an airport to a nearby city; by mainline- or commuter trains, rapid transit, people mover or light rail. Direct links operate straight to the airport terminal, while other systems require an intermediate use of people mover or shuttle bus.
Although airport rail links have been popular solutions in Europe and Japan for decades, only recently have links been constructed in North America and Oceania, and the rest of Asia. Advantages for the rider include faster travel time and easy interconnection with other public transport, while authorities have benefited from less highway and parking congestion, less pollution, and additional business opportunities. Additionally, the links benefit airports by drawing in more passengers via easy access." [Airport rail link. Wikipedia]
This route map example was redesigned from the Wikimedia Commons file: ARL route map.png. [commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:ARL_ route_ map.png]
This file is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. [creativecommons.org/ publicdomain/ zero/ 1.0/ deed.en]
The example "ARL route map" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Metro Map solution from the Maps area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Route map
Route map, line, station, airport, North arrow,
Use this template for creating the 3D pictorial road maps, directional maps, location plans, site plans, transit maps, route maps.
"Road maps can ... vary in complexity, from a simple schematic map used to show how to get to a single specific destination (such as a business), to a complex electronic map, which may layer together many different types of maps and information" [Road map. Wikipedia]
This template for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is included in the Directional Maps solution from the Maps area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
3D pictorial road map template
3D pictorial road map template, tree, signal light, lights, traffic light, road, mini shop, food stall, house, cottage, house, garage, fir tree, cottage, car,
The vector stencils library "3D directional maps" contains 40 symbols for creating pictorial maps, street maps, locator maps, transit maps, tourist maps with points of interest (POI), road maps and route maps using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Pictorial maps are a category of maps that are also loosely called illustrated maps, panoramic maps, perspective maps, bird’s-eye view maps and Geopictorial maps amongst others. In contrast to the regular road map, Atlas or topographic cartography, pictorial maps depict a given territory with a more artistic rather than technical style. The cartography can be a sophisticated 3-D perspective landscape or a simple map graphic enlivened with illustrations of buildings, people and animals. They can feature all sorts of varied topics like historical events, legendary figures or local agricultural products and cover anything from an entire continent to a college campus. ...
Pictorial maps usually show an area as if viewed from above at an oblique angle. They are not generally drawn to scale in order to show street patterns, individual buildings, and major landscape features in perspective. While regular maps focus on the accurate rendition of distances, pictorial maps enhance landmarks and often incorporate a complex interplay of different scales into one image in order to give the viewer a more familiar sense of recognition." [Pictorial maps. Wikipedia]
The design elements library "3D directional maps" is included in the Directional Maps solution from the Maps area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
3D pictorial map symbols
3D pictorial map symbols, tree, store, roof, building, road, river, pin, location, petrol station, pedestrian bridge, one way road, factory, elevated, crosswalks, crossroads, corner, bridge, airport,

Subway infographic design elements - software tools

Subway infographic design elements of MetroMap and ConceptDraw software tools.

Types of Map - Overview

ConceptDraw defines some map types, divided into three categories. Every map type has specific shapes and examples.
The vector stencils library "Road signs" contains 58 symbols of road signs for labeling the road and route maps, directional and transit maps, street and locator maps.
"Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of or above roads to give instructions or provide information to road users.
... many countries have adopted pictorial signs or otherwise simplified and standardized their signs to overcome language barriers, and enhance traffic safety. Such pictorial signs use symbols (often silhouettes) in place of words and are usually based on international protocols. Such signs were first developed in Europe, and have been adopted by most countries to varying degrees." [Traffic sign. Wikipedia]
The pictograms example "Road signs - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Directional Maps solution from the Maps area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ maps-directional
Danger place
Danger place, danger place,
Intersection
Intersection, intersection,
Intersection 2
Intersection 2, intersection,
Bend
Bend, bend,
Double bend
Double bend , double bend ,
Two-way traffic
Two-way traffic, two-way traffic,
Mobile bridge
Mobile bridge, mobile bridge,
Light signal
Light signal, light signal,
Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian crossing, pedestrian crossing,
Road work
Road work, road work,
Back-up
Back-up, back-up,
Give way
Give way, give way,
Crossing
Crossing, crossing,
Stop
Stop, stop,
Roundabout
Roundabout, roundabout,
Pass this side
Pass this side, pass this side,
Direction to be followed
Direction to be followed, direction to be followed,
One-way street
One-way street, one-way street,
Cycle track
Cycle track, cycle track,
No entry
No entry, no entry,
No entry both directions
No entry both directions, no entry both directions,
No power vehicles
No power vehicles, no power vehicles,
No U-turns
No U-turns, no U-turns,
No passing without stopping
No passing without stopping, no passing without stopping,
No standing and parking
No standing and parking, no standing and parking,
No parking
No parking, no parking,
Speed limit
Speed limit, speed limit,
Height limit
Height limit, height limit,
Width limit
Width limit, width limit,
Weight limit
Weight limit, weight limit,
Priority over oncoming traffic
Priority over oncoming traffic, priority over oncoming traffic,
Streetcar or regular buses
Streetcar or regular buses, streetcar or regular buses,
Taxi status
Taxi status, taxi status,
Beginning that speed 30-Zone
Beginning that speed 30-Zone, speed, zone,
End that speed 30-Zone
End that speed 30-Zone, speed, zone, end,
Pedestrian crossing 2
Pedestrian crossing 2, pedestrian crossing,
Police
Police, police,
Hotel
Hotel, hotel,
Breakdown service
Breakdown service, breakdown service,
Restaurant
Restaurant, restaurant,
P + R
P + R, P + R,
Restroom
Restroom, restroom, WC,
Fuel
Fuel, fuel,
Telephone
Telephone, telephone,
Recommended speed
Recommended speed, recommended speed,
Nodal point of a motorwa
Nodal point of a motorwa, nodal point of a motorway,
Parking
Parking, parking,
Dead end
Dead end, dead end,
Motorway
Motorway, motorway,
End motorway
End motorway, end motorway,
Populated zone
Populated zone, populated zone,
End populated zone
End populated zone, end populated zone,
Parking with clock
Parking with clock, parking with clock,
Number sign (motorway)
Number sign (motorway), number sign, motorway,
Exit
Exit, exit,
Direction to place
Direction to place, direction to place,
Board of announcement of exit
Board of announcement of exit, board of announcement of exit,
Number sign (federal highway)
Number sign (federal highway), number sign, federal highway,

Map Software

Create maps, flags, and more with ConceptDraw
The vector stencils library "Recreation signs" contains 28 pictogram symbols of recreation signs for labeling street and directional maps, locator and tourist maps, road and route maps.
"A tourist sign, often referred to as a brown sign, is a traffic sign whose purpose is to direct visitors to tourist destinations, such as historic buildings, tourist regions, caravan or camp sites, picnic areas, sporting facilities and cultural places such as museums. By international convention, brown signs with white lettering and white pictograms are often used for this purpose. ...
Basically these tourist signs have 3 main applications:
(1) Information signs and signposts that point to important tourist destinations or places of interest in the local area, for example within a village or town.
(2) Standard signs that are used to mark routes with special themes, i.e. so-called tourist or holiday routes.
(3) Tourist signs that herald the presence of nearby landscapes, towns and regions, usually on long distance routes such as motorways. They are not used as direction signs." [Tourist sign. Wikipedia]
The pictograms example "Recreation signs - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Directional Maps solution from the Maps area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ maps-directional
Parking
Parking, parking,
Amphitheater
Amphitheater, amphitheater,
Campfire
Campfire, campfire,
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing, cross-country skiing,
Volleyball
Volleyball, volleyball,
Supplies/store
Supplies/store, supplies, store,
Climbing
Climbing, climbing,
Handball/racquetball
Handball/racquetball, handball, racquetball,
Boat launch
Boat launch, boat launch,
Downhill skiing
Downhill skiing, downhill skiing,
Shower
Shower, shower,
Fishing
Fishing, fishing,
Golf
Golf, golf,
Skating
Skating, skating,
Canoe access
Canoe access, canoe access,
Horseback riding
Horseback riding, horseback riding,
Tennis
Tennis, tennis,
Kayaking
Kayaking, kayaking,
Marina
Marina, marina,
Hiking
Hiking, hiking,
Snowboarding
Snowboarding, snowboarding,
Scuba diving
Scuba diving, scuba diving,
Swimming
Swimming, swimming,
Snowmobile
Snowmobile, snowmobile,
Restroom
Restroom, restroom,
Potable water
Potable water, potable water,
Campground
Campground, campground,
RV
RV, RV,