Thiessen polygons

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Polygons whose boundaries define the area that is closest to each point relative to all other points. Thiessen polygons are generated from a set of points. They are mathematically defined by the perpendicular bisectors of the lines between all points. A tin structure is used to create Thiessen polygons.

  • City of High Point, NC — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27

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