====== Base map ====== In [[english:glossary:cartography|cartography]], a given phenomenon is represented on a base map, which is chosen to be significant in ratio to this phenomenon while remaining sufficiently discreet graphically so as not to disturb its visualization. The development of cartography on the Web has contributed to the emergence of standardized base maps provided by online mapping operators. \\ [[glossaire:fond|[French:Fond de carte]]]