1. Various types of Maps Physical
Physical maps often include much of the same data found on a political map, but their primary purpose is to show landforms like deserts, mountains and plains. Their topography style (or relief) presents an overall better picture of the local terrain.
Political
Political maps are designed to show governmental boundaries of countries, states and counties. They can also indicate the location of major cities, and they usually include significant bodies of water. 

2. Various types of Maps Topographic
Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features. Topographic maps show contour lines, relief and a range of man made structures like roads and buildings.
Thematic
A thematic map reflects a particular theme, for example political, cultural or agricultural features of an area. Symbols, pictures and colours are used to represent whatever is being mapped.

3. BOLTS! Maps should always have: Border
Orientation (north point for direction)
Legend (Key)
Title
Scale

4. Map of the Hunter Valley
Maps should always have: B O L T S
Border
Orientation
Legend (Key)
Title
Scale
Map of the Hunter Valley

5. What to look for in a map…
There are physical features
and there are human features

6. The Human Environment

7. The Physical Environment

8. Physical Map: What are some noticeable features?

9. Political Map : What are some noticeable features?

10. Topographic Map: What are some noticeable features?

11. Topographic Map: What are some noticeable features?

12. Thematic Map: What are some noticeable features?

13. Thematic Map: What are some noticeable features?

14. Thematic Map: What are some noticeable features?

15. What type of map is this?
What does it tell us?

16. What type of map is this?
What does it tell us?

17. Does this map have BOLTS?