1. Shows the physical features of a given area
Physical map
Shows the physical features of a given area

3. Political map
Shows the political boundaries (country, province, state, county, city, etc.) in a given area

5. It uses shades of colors to show intervals
Choropleth maps
A map showing quantity by a pre-defined area (often counties, states, or countries).
It uses shades of colors to show intervals

7. A map that is used to display distributions.
Isoline maps
A map that is used to display distributions.
It consists of lines that connect to show equal value (iso = equal in Greek)
Common Examples: weather map, topographic map

9. Proportional Symbol/ graduated symbol maps
Uses a symbol (usually a circle) to show intensity or frequency
The size of the symbol varies with the frequency or size of the variable being mapped

11. Dot maps
Uses a dot to represent the occurrence of some phenomenon in order to depict variation in density in a given area

13. Used to compare numerical data of different places
cartogram
Used to compare numerical data of different places
Data areas are shown proportionally