Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating non-linear maps that simultaneously displays multiple “defined areas of interest” on a map at different resolutions than the resolution of an underlying map is disclosed. A standard map, along with map layers containing the locations and data for domain-specific “areas of interest” are inputted. A Map Truth Table creates the key map coordinates that define the map areas that will be viewed in a higher resolution than the underlying map. This information is further processed to produce the final non-linear map output. Such a map could show, for example, local street-level details of areas with severe earthquake damage on a map covering 250,000 acres.