Brett Taylor

Freelance Cartographer

Clear, publication-ready maps
for editorial, policy, and research reporting. Former cartographer
at The Wall Street Journal
and Graphics Editor at
The New York Times.

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County-level choropleth with population-density overlay to emphasize inhabited areas and spatial voting patterns.

U.S. Presidential Election Results (County Level)
County-level choropleth with population-density overlay highlighting inhabited regions and spatial voting patterns.


County-level choropleth with population-density overlay to emphasize inhabited areas and spatial voting patterns.

Hound on a Hill
A March hike through West Hills County Park on Long Island. The route winds through rolling terrain toward Jayne’s Hill, with Sally setting the pace.


County-level choropleth with population-density overlay to emphasize inhabited areas and spatial voting patterns.

Arctic Oil Prospects
Areas of likely oil discovery in the Arctic Ocean and likely shipping routes when sea ice is at its lowest. (Foreign Affairs, 2013)


County-level choropleth with population-density overlay to emphasize inhabited areas and spatial voting patterns.

Chemical Spill — Charleston, West Virginia
Annotated satellite imagery tracing the source of a chemical leak and its downstream flow into the Elk River.


County-level choropleth with population-density overlay to emphasize inhabited areas and spatial voting patterns.

Cell Service Drop Locations — NYC Metro Area
High-density dot map visualizing GPS-logged signal loss across New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.


County-level choropleth with population-density overlay to emphasize inhabited areas and spatial voting patterns.

Brewery Location Analysis — New York City
Spatial analysis combining population density, transit access, and existing brewery distribution to identify optimal locations for a brewery startup.