Tube map
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The Tube map is the iconic, diagrammatic representation of the London Underground network, known for its simplified layout and distinctive design.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| London Underground map | 1 |
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
design icon
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diagrammatic map ⓘ infographic ⓘ transit map ⓘ |
| basedOn | London Underground NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creator | Harry Beck NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designer | Harry Beck NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designPrinciple |
geographical simplification
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topological accuracy over geographic accuracy ⓘ |
| feature |
45‑degree and 90‑degree line segments
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Night Tube services NERFINISHED ⓘ color‑coded lines ⓘ fare zones ⓘ interchange symbols ⓘ river Thames stylized line ⓘ station name labels ⓘ step‑free access symbols ⓘ |
| firstPublicEdition | 1933 ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
Night Tube map
NERFINISHED
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Tube and Rail map ⓘ high‑contrast Tube map ⓘ large print Tube map ⓘ step‑free Tube map ⓘ |
| inception | 1931 ⓘ |
| influenced |
Moscow Metro map
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New York City Subway map NERFINISHED ⓘ Paris Métro map NERFINISHED ⓘ Tokyo subway maps NERFINISHED ⓘ worldwide metro maps ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | electrical circuit diagrams ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| maintainedBy | Transport for London design team NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| medium |
digital displays
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mobile apps ⓘ pocket paper maps ⓘ printed posters ⓘ |
| notableFor |
clarity of information design
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iconic design ⓘ minimal geographic accuracy ⓘ |
| operator | Transport for London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | London transport branding ⓘ |
| publisher | Transport for London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| represents |
Docklands Light Railway network
NERFINISHED
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Elizabeth line NERFINISHED ⓘ Emirates Air Line cable car NERFINISHED ⓘ London Overground network NERFINISHED ⓘ London Trams NERFINISHED ⓘ London Underground network NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
cartographic research
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design studies ⓘ museum exhibitions ⓘ |
| updated | regularly to reflect service changes ⓘ |
| usedBy |
commuters in London
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tourists in London ⓘ |
| usesLayoutStyle |
diagrammatic layout
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topological layout ⓘ |
| usesSymbol | London Underground roundel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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this entity surface form:
London Underground map