Thematic Cartography Lab GIS 3015 Assignment 1

This map is of the world shipping lanes and is a bit confusing on what is this map is trying to convey.
It is showing the travel time to major cities along with the shipping lanes. It does not show scale or legend, or the intent of the map. I find it vague and uninteresting.

I really liked this map, because instantly I was drawn into its message. It is showing the active volcanos of North America, with the 3d image of each location. Also shown is the elevation and scale. This was and extremely attractive map, simple to navigate and understand while giving the reader/viewer all the important information.