Different Types of Maps
- 2. POLITICAL MAP Shows Political boundaries(borders) between states and countries Normally labels capital cities and other important cities within a state or country The multi-colored maps you normally see in classrooms are often political maps
- 4. PHYSICAL MAP A physical map is a map that highlights the physical features of a region or area Normally shows mountain ranges, major lakes and rivers
- 5. PHYSICAL MAP
- 6. RELIEF MAP A relief map is a special physical map that uses shading to help show differences in elevation
- 7. ELEVATION MAP An elevation map is another special physical map that uses different colors to show different elevations in an area. A key is used to show which colors represent different ranges of elevation. (Red=100ft -999ft)
- 9. ROAD MAP A road map shows how to get from one place to another. Normally they show the freeways and the major cities. Sometimes they may show physical features; rivers, lakes, mountains, or points of interest; famous places, rest stops, and sometimes even the distance between location.
- 10. ROAD MAP
- 11. HISTORICAL MAP Information about how a place looked at certain points in history. They can also be used to show the locations of historic places and events. Historical map can also be used to show how locations have changed over time. The size, shape, and other aspects of states have been changed throughout history. The 5o states were not always the 50 states.
- 12. HISTORICAL MAP