Statistical Map

http://synapse.princeton.edu/~sam/ev_prediction_1nov.jpg

Statistical Maps show quantities along with areas where those quantities come from. For instances, the map above shows who one the electoral votes within the states along with the distortion of the states representing the amount of votes.

Cartograms

http://www.math.yorku.ca/SCS/Gallery/images/cartogram/statecartredblue.png

Cartograms show the area with distortion. It uses area size to show a certain statistic. For example, a Cartogram map demonstrating population would have a larger area to show more people as compared to a smaller area with less people. The above map shows the U.S. population. The more population in the area, the area becomes more distorted and is displayed larger.

Flow Maps

http://www.mundi.net/maps/maps_014/august2000_small.gif

The purpose of Flow Maps is to show the movement of objects from one place to another. The information shown in a Flow Map might consist of people migrations, product trade, and network communications.

Isoline Maps

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/atlas_mexico/mean_annual_precipitaion.jpg

An Isoline Map uses lines to show equal values within the data. If the data, such as precipitation rates, elevation, population gets closer in value then the lines get closer within the map. The above image shows the precipitation rate for Mexico. As the lines get closer the precipitation rate get closer for that area.

Proportional Cirlce Map

http://jeffhobbs.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/1.gif

A Proportional Map is used to describe data. The larger type circle shows a larger number. The map above is an example of a proportional circle map. The circle within the map are all similar, but the diameter is different. The circles demonstrate population over one spot or area. There is generally a value assigned to the different sized circles.

Chloropleth Map

http://www.ilstu.edu/~jrcarter/Geo204/Choro/map-AmFact-6eqint-orange-80pct.jpg

Chloropleth Maps show statistical data based on color shading. It can be used like other forms of maps to show percentages of certain areas. The above map shows the population of males for every hundred females. With the map above the, the darker the shading the more males there are in the area. Usually there is a scale describing the shading within the map.

Dot Distribution Maps

http://www.census.gov/geo/www/mapGallery/images/small2kden.jpg

A Dot Distribution Map is generally used to show population. The brighter or larger dot clusters show more population in that general area. The U.S. Census Bureau uses Dot Distribution Maps to explain the population census for the year 2000. Which the map above is found on the U.S. Census Bureau website.

Propaganda Maps

http://strangemaps.files.wordpress.com/2006/09/sur-le-vif-germany-wins-001.jpg

Propaganda Maps are a type of political map. They display information based on politics or events. For example, the above map shows what Europe would have looked like if Germany won WWI. Propaganda Maps do no only have to show land but can show a political picture to give some description.

Hypsometric Map

http://www.reliefshading.com/colors/pictures/hypsometric_AegeanSea.jpg

Hypsometric Maps are similar to Topographic Maps, which show elevation. The interesting aspect of Hypsometric maps is that it can use color shading, contour lines, or other descriptions to describe the elevation. For instance, the picture above shows dark blue, being the deepest, the lighter blue is a little higher, and finally the white being the most elevated land.

PLSS Map

http://gis.nwcg.gov/giss_2006/job_aids/maps_and_graphics/USA_PLSS_Meridians_map.jpg

A PLSS map, or correctly called a Public Land Survey System map, help citizens understand which land in the U.S. is owned by the Federal Government. If you notice, the above map the white states do not involve themselves in this program. These types of maps are generally broken up by six square mile ranges and have parcel lines to show the different owners.

Cadastral Map

http://balloonaerialphoto.com/images/cadastral_thumb.jpg

A Cadastral Map shows ownership of land parcels. For example, Bay County has a Property Appraisers web site. This site can show lot ownership for different neighborhoods. The above image shows an aerial shot of a neighborhood. The red lines break up each property owners lots. Then it numbers each lot to show ownership as opposed to typing the owners names.

Thematic Maps

http://charts.jorgecamoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/thematic-map.png

A Thematic map shows the spatial distribution of a certain attribute. For instance, a map could show the a thematic distribution, using color shades, to show the different voting choices for different areas. The above map shows the population density for the United States. It uses shads of orange to show the more or less population for the area.

Topographic Map

http://pics.city-data.com/topoz/ztm4562.png

This is a very important map to me. This is an example of a topographic map. It describes landmarks and landscapes to demonstrate the area. Most topographic maps show contour lines to demonstrate hills and heights of the land. This map shows Camp Blanding, which is in the middle of Florida. I use a topographic map of this location every year for military training.

Planimetric Maps

http://www.ncdot.org/doh/PRECONSTRUCT/highway/photo/Products/images/Planimetric_map.jpg

The above map is a Planimetric Map or sometimes called a line map. A planimetric map shows locations on only a horizontal level. It does not show elevation like the topographic map. Planimetric maps are more likely to be computer generated images such as the one above. These types of maps are simple to read, usually displaying roadways, buildings, and other physical locations

Mental Maps

http://www.uky.edu/~ulack/Geo152/unnumbered%20figure%20pg%2003.jpg

The purpose of mental maps are to portray someones personal view or concept of the world or a location. For example, when someone draws out a map from a restaurant to their house on a napkin, that would be considered a mental map. The image is coming from a memory of the area and not to scale. The image above would be an example of someones mental map of coal city, Il.