The concept involves a world cartographic representation designed for printing across several sheets of standard-sized paper. When assembled, these individual pages form a significantly larger overall map than could be accommodated on a single sheet. A practical example would be a world map divided into twenty-four 8.5×11 inch pages, which, when joined, creates a wall-sized display suitable for detailed observation and analysis.
This approach provides accessibility to geographically extensive and intricate data otherwise limited by physical print size constraints. Historically, this method allowed for widespread distribution and use of detailed cartographic information before the advent of readily available large-format printing technologies. The utilization of multiple pages allows for enhanced legibility of geographical features, political boundaries, and topographical details. Furthermore, it enables cost-effective production and dissemination of substantial cartographic resources for educational, navigational, or research purposes.
The subsequent sections will address aspects such as considerations for choosing the correct map projection, appropriate software for generating such maps, printing and assembly techniques, and optimal use cases for this type of cartographic display.