Hypsometric Map

Hypsometric Map

A hypsometric map displays information about elevations through contour lines, or as in this example, through shading, color tinting, and occasionally, batching.

Cadastral Map

Cadastral Map

Cadastral maps display spatial depictions of land parcel blocks and when maintained properly serve as the base for a reliable property rights system.

Topographic Map

Topographic Map

Topographic maps represent the relief of an area using contour lines. The contour lines connect and represent the elevation of an area.

Planimetric Map

Planimetric Map

Planimetric maps are digital, graphical maps that portray horizontal information using points, lines, and polygons. They are associated with an X,Y coordinate system and are most often used in urban planning and development.

Propaganda Map

Propaganda Map

Propaganda maps are examples of persuasive cartography.

Dot Distribution Map

Dot Distribution Map

Dot Distribution maps represent populations of a variable according to densities. In this example, the cartographer chose to use red dots to exemplify Feeder Watchers homes in North America. Most Feeder Watchers live in the northeast United States.

Proportional Circle Map

Proportional Circle Map

Proportional Circle Maps are popular because circle scaling is less difficult than with other symbol forms and they are more visually stable, and so they result in images that cause little eye irritation to map readers.