Deep mapping is a way of exploring territories beyond their simple representation on a map. It takes into account the history of places, narratives, collective memory, symbols, and human experience in order to understand how a space is lived in and interpreted over time. By bringing together geography, culture, and perception, deep mapping reveals invisible connections between places and highlights the hidden meaning of landscapes.
Symplanicity aligns with the concept of deep mapping by placing a specific emphasis on the shared meaning that emerges from spatial relationships. It examines how alignments, shapes, or geographic configurations give rise to symbolic correspondences.