Types of Maps

Reference maps are what?

Boring

Thematic maps tell a what?

Story

Choropleth map

Uses colors and shading to represent quantifiable data, and shows density.

Dot map

Dots that represent a value in its approximate location

Graduated symbol

Feature symbols proportional in size to the actual value of data

Isoline map

Connects areas of equal value with lines, often used for weather.

Cartogram map

distort the appearance of the places on the map to represent their value.

Topographic Map

Shows direction and distance specially in the form of elevation

Mercator Map

This map tries to create a map that is accurate but is still inaccurate in places

What is a Robinson map?

A map that shows the entire world at once