A spatiomap is a document similar to a

map A map is a symbolic depiction emphasizing relationships between elements of some space, such as objects, regions, or themes. Many maps are static, fixed to paper or some other durable medium, while others are dynamic or interactive. Although ...

, but based on an

orthophoto An orthophoto, orthophotograph, orthoimage or orthoimagery is an aerial photograph or satellite imagery geometrically corrected ("orthorectified") such that the scale is uniform: the photo or image follows a given map projection. Unlike ...

. Often, some annotations are added to the orthophoto. Similar to normal maps, can display a north arrow, a scale bar and cartographical information like the used projection. Spatiomaps are useful when other reliable source are missing for a certain area and/or when a map must be produced in very short time (e.g. for disaster management). Spatiomaps are frequently used during disaster relief.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. FAO GEONETWORK. Crisis spatio-map ( Banda Aceh - Lho Nga area). (Latest update: post disaster 2.5 m SPOT 5 data (30/12/04)) Accessed (GeoLayer). URI: 04 Jun 2015
/ref> An image map or orthophotomap is a similar document, but is mostly regarded as an orthophotomosaic with some points, lines or polygon layers of a traditional map drawn over the

. An image map resembles a standard general purpose map but adds the use of an orthophotomosaic as a background.

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