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A joyplot or ridge-line plot of Beinn Alligin, Torridon.
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Published

March 12, 2022

Beinn Alligin joyplot

Joyplots are nicknamed as such after an album cover by the band, Joy Division. The more official name is ridge-line plots.

Beinn Alligin, Torridon.

Beinn Alligin, Torridon.

Data

Tools I used

What did I learn?

  • Using vector lines to show terrain.

What do I want to change?

  • Would like to try with more detailed data.
  • Try a hill in Shropshire? Stiperstones? Needs a reasonably distinctive shape.
  • Maybe a hillfort? Caer Caradoc? Bury Ditches?
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