The Many Types OfMaps

Political Maps Show man-made boundaries between countries, states, and provinces Also show important cities Identifies only major physical systems

Physical Maps Show landforms and water features Show elevation using color or contour lines Look at key to identify various colors used on the map

Contour Maps Use lines to outline the shape – or contour- of the landscape Each contour line connects all points that are at the same elevation. If you walked along one contour line you would always be at the same height above sea level.

Contour Map

Special Purpose Maps Used to present specific kinds of information Usually show patterns Make sure to notice the t tt title and m mm map key! Examples: CClimate PPopulation LLand Use Resource TTopographic ……and many more!

Climate Maps Show the average climates in a region Climate is the usual, predictable pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time

Population Density Maps Show patterns of where people live Show how crowded a place is Show size of cities (using dots or squares) and people per square mile or square kilometer (using colors)

Land Use Resource Maps ● Show patterns of land use, or the way people use the land they live on to meet their needs ColorsColors normally show land use patterns SymbolsSymbols normally show the locations of important resources Also called “Economic Activity Maps”

Others Time Zone Maps Transportation Maps Topographic Maps Historical Maps And MANY MORE!!