Dot distribution maps

This is a dot distribution map of the world. This dot distribution map uses red dots to show where active volcanos are located around the world. www.geophysics.rice.edu/plateboudary/volcano.72.gif

Propaganda map

This is a propaganda map of Europe that was made by J. Amschewitz, in London, England. The map shows all of Europe attacking an eagle, which represents the United States of America. www.flickr.com/photos/bibliodyssey/2722416012/

Hypsometric maps

This is a hypsometric map of France. Hypsometric maps are used by cartographers to show the differences in elevation of the land. On hypsometric map cartographers use different colors to explain different levels of elevation, for example this map has high elevations as lighter colors and lower elevations as darker. www.reliefshading.com/colors/hypsometric.html

PLSS map

This is a PLSS map of central and northern florida. This map is used to divide up public land which are owned by the Federal Government. sjr.state.fl.us/.../docs/themes_090209.html

Cadastral maps

This is a cadastral map, that shows the different land uses in the areas and the boundaries and ownership of land parcels. www.dgs-gis.cz.mapy.php

Thematic map

This is a thematic map of Canada in 2000. This map represents the land that is covered by major drainage areas. By using color cordination it gives the reader a better illustration of the different land types. www.statcan.gc.ca/mgeo/ex2-eng.htm

Topographic map

This is a topographic map of Old Job Quarry on the North side of Cristo Rey in New Mexico. This map gives us the different elevations at specific locations on the land. www.sunstar-solutions.com/.../mid-Cretaceous.htm