Types of Maps to Know for AP Human Geography (AP) (copy)

Topographic

maps are maps used to show the natural and man-made features in an area including the elevation in detail.

Thematic

maps are different than topographic maps, used to show data such as population, ethnicity, temperature, or economic patterns.

Choropleth

maps are a type of thematic map that uses color to show information.

Isoline

Maps use lines or "contour lines" to show information, commonly seen with graphs displaying weather.

Dot Density

maps are maps that show information with dots, indicating areas of high and low population density.

Flow Line

maps show the movement of things from one place to another using arrows.

Cartogram

distort the shape of maps to depict the information they are trying to show.

Mental Map

maps are the ideas we have of places in our minds; they differ for each individual.