TYPES OF MAPS

Debra Fisher-Nichols6th Grade Social Studies

Elmore Park Middle

Navigation Maps

Show people how to get aroundMost common is a Road Map

Physical Maps

Shows the physical features of the earthShows landforms of the earthRiversMountainsDeserts

Topographic/Contour Map

Very detailed type of physical mapShows the same basic physical map

Adds lines that show elevation These lines are called Contour lines

Climatic maps

Shows climate changes and patterns

Thematic Maps

Maps that have a theme to themUsually shown by shades of a

related colorCan be used to identify almost

anything Mostly used for

elevationPopulationCultural differences

Elevation Map

Is a Thematic Map that shows areas of elevation according to color

Differs from a topographic map in that it DOES NOT have contour lines

Shows more of a range of elevation CAN LOOK THE SAME AS A PHYSICAL

MAP…LOOK FOR THE KEY!!!

Population Map A Thematic map that shows

populationColor coded

Can be used to show several thingsBirth rate or Death ratePopulation areasPopulation changesTotal Population of areasPopulation Density (most common)

Resource Maps

Shows resources on a mapShown using symbols for each

resource Will sometimes use a color to identify resources…much rarer though

Shows both non-renewable and renewable resources Minerals and Vegetation are often shown on different maps

Political Maps Show state or country

linesShow only borders and place names

Shows Capitals and Major Cities

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF MAPS?