Image Credit: http://pamirtours.pk/maps/lahore_city_map_1.gif
This is a brief critique of the map of the city of LaHore in Pakistan. Critiques are based on several different factors that are figure ground, balance, clarity, legibility, and visual hierarchy.
Figure Ground: There really is no figure ground distinction in this map. The map image encompasses the entirety of the image with the exception of the legend on the bottom.
Balance: This map is pretty well balanced for the most part. The inset map on the bottom left does attract attention and could be reduced to increase balance in the image.
Clarity: This map is basically a navigational map with streets and regions labeled. Overall clarity of those elements is decent although the graticule with coordinates makes the map less clear to me.
Legibility: Again, the graticule diminishes the overall legibility of the map. The labels are small as well which makes them hard to read.
Visual Hierarchy: The legend and title are appropriately set in different levels on this map which is good. I would like to see the map area reduced and softened around the edges to make it more visually appealing and that would emphasize different levels as well.