1. Types of Maps

2. Political
Political maps show how people have divided places on the Earth into countries, states, cities and other units for the purpose of governing them.

3. Political Maps Usually colored by country or by state
Colors make it easy to compare size, shape, and location
Symbols make it easy to tell capitals from other cities
Political maps also name certain physical features, such as rivers and lakes

4. World Political Map

5. Physical Map
Physical maps show what the surface of the Earth looks like.

6. Physical Map Colors that make natural patterns stand out
Colors stand for types of vegetation, mountain, and natural features
Names of big natural features are easy to see
Physical maps also include some political information, such as boundaries

7. Physical Maps There are different types of physical maps.
Relief Maps – Show the difference in height between land
Elevation Maps – Show the elevation, or height above sea level.

8. Special Purpose Maps
These maps show many different things. Sometimes called Thematic Maps. Examples are:
Land form
Climate
Agricultural
Natural Resources
Population Density

11. Contour / Topographic
Contour lines represent the elevation at that line.
Shows land elevation
Contour lines-one line for each major level of elevation
If lines are close together, surface is steep
If lines are far apart, surface is flat or rises slowly

12. Contour map

13. Topographic Map

14. Types of Maps
This map represents a small area with lots of detail. It has contour lines as well as natural and man-made features. _______________
This map uses colors to show height above sea level. ____________________________
These colorful maps show lines that people use to divide countries and states. They also show major cities. _____________________
These maps show physical features on the Earth like rivers, mountains, and deserts. ____________________________
These maps show how land is being used. For example, they might show which crops are being grown or what animals are being raised. __________________________
These maps show climate regions. ___________________

15. Navigation Maps
Road or street maps
Navigation/GPS
Nautical Charts

16. Historical Maps
Shows how a historical event affected an area