Types of Maps

–Physical maps• Show landforms • Shows water features• May show relief ( how flat or rugged the land surface

is)• May show elevation- height of an area above sea level

Types of Maps

–Physical maps• Show landforms • Shows water features• May show relief ( how flat or rugged the land surface

is)• May show elevation- height of an area above sea level

Physical Map

Political maps

• Shows boundaries of countries, provinces and states

• Shows cities, countries, provinces and states• Labels or names countries, cities, provinces

and states• Human made features• Major physical features

Political map

Contour maps

• Shows elevation using contour lines• One line for each major elevation • Lines are connected & usually form circles or

ovals

Contour map

Special purpose maps (thematic)

• Present specific information• Title of the map tells what kind of information

is being presented• Color and symbols in map are very important• Examples:

Point Symbol Map

Dot Density Map

Proportional Symbol Map

Climate map

Natural resources

Population density

Land Use

Territorial expansion