Different
Types of
Map
Francis Brian V. Junio
Ella Marie D. Hapatinga
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LEARNING OBJECTIVE
The objective of this presentation is to define and describe what a
map is and its different types in order to understand and
determine each use.
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WHAT
IS MAP
A map is a representation of a place, or symbolic interpretation of place and highlights
the relationship between elements in space, either perceived or actual. It reflects the
choices, biases, and agendas of the mapmaker which commonly presents information
about the world or in a certain area or location in a simple visual way.
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GENERAL
REFERENCE
MAP
A map sometimes called Planimetric Map which shows important physical features in an
area. The main purpose of this map is to summarise the landscape in order to aid the
discovery of locations and is easy to read and understand.
Furthermore, this map also shows features of the earth’s surface that were easily
recognized by most people and emphasize the location of spatial phenomena which
include countries, cities, buildings, parks, roads, rivers, oceans, and mountains.
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USGS topographic maps and Google Maps, are a classic and modern example of a
General Reference Map since it mostly shows where things are, as well as the Street
and Tourist maps which contain all elements of reference maps where their primary
purpose is to aid the discovery of the location.
TOPOGRAPHICAL
MAP
A type of map characterized by a large-scale detailed, accurate graphic representation of
features that appear on the Earth’s surface. Since this map is merely a two or three-
dimensional representation of the physical environment at a given time, this map will
never be entirely up to date.
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The distinctive purpose of this map is the use of elevation contour lines in order to show the
shape of the Earth’s surface both natural and artificial features. Topographic maps usually
show a geographic graticule and a coordinate grid to determine relative and absolute
positions of mapped features and many other kinds of geographic features including roads,
railroads, rivers, streams, lakes, boundaries, places, and mountains.
THEMATIC MAP
A type of map that portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject matter
in a geographic area. This usually involves the use of map symbols to visualize
selected properties of geographic features that are not naturally visible, such as
temperature, language, or population.
The thematic map usually focuses on visualizing the distribution of values of a
single type of feature, typically including two or more feature types that are
hypothesized to be statistically correlated or closely rated, focusing on providing
specific information about a particular location, general information about the
spatial pattern and comparing pattern on two or more maps.
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Choropleth Map Proportional Cartogram Map Isarithmic Map Chorochromatic/ Dot Distribution Map Flow Map
point Symbol Map Area-class Map
A map shows a A map shows a A map shows A map also known A map represents a A map uses a point A map uses a line
proportional as contour maps categorical or symbol to visualize symbol to portray
set of hue geographic area
or isoline maps the geographic movement or
colors or symbol of usually by scaling nominal variable
shows distribution of a relationship between
different sizes in distributed by using
patterns features, so their precipitation or large number of two or more places,
order to represent different area related phenomena such as air travel,
represent an size is elevation by
statistical values, symbols, usually and usually relies on monetary aid, or
aggregated proportional partitioning space
or amounts color hue, in order to a visual scatter to economic trade, these
summary of depends on the into regions
associated with represent surface show spatial lines may be
containing a
geographic different areas or value of the geology, soil, patterns, especially schematic straight
consistent range of variances in density. lines or curves which
characteristic locations within variable. values of the field. vegetation, land use,
may represent the
within each the map. city zoning, and actual travel route.
area. climate type.
DYNAMIC MAP
An interactive map used and delivered to the map user via online, or mobile phone
than the content of the map itself. Dynamic maps also encourage and sometimes
require user interaction such as changing the scale or visible area by zooming out,
selecting which features or layers to include or to remove from a map, or even
starting and stopping a map animation in order to reveal or hide additional details,
such as car’s navigation system.
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Dynamic Map is the natural progression for manual diagrams, like Google maps, since
it makes them less congested and easier to read.
NAVIGATIONAL
CHART
It is a map that depicts the configuration of the shoreline and seafloor. It provides
water depths, locations of dangers to navigation, locations and characteristics of aids
to navigation, anchorages, and other features. The nautical chart is essential for safe
navigation.
Along with general reference and topographical maps, navigational charts are
another invaluable tool when it comes to actually get around, whether you’re at sea
or in the air. Maps for the ocean are typically referred to as charts, and the same
applies to air navigation mapping.
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The charts tend to include information that’s important to avoid accidents – such as
features in and around the water, like submerged rocks – along with any specific
navigational aids.
CADASTRAL
MAP
A cadastral map is a comprehensive land recording of the real estate or real property's
metes and bounds of a country. In most countries, legal systems have developed around
the original administrative systems and use the cadastre to define the dimensions and
location of land parcels described in legal documentation.
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CLIMATIC MAP
These maps are self-explanatory: they illustrate the climate of an area.
They can include temperature readings, snow levels, rain frequency, or
even the average number of cloudy days. While this may not be useful
in some situations, it can be handy to know if you’re building in an
area with a high frequency of rain or snow, which may change the way
you need to build.
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FLOOD MAP
A flood map is used primarily by insurance companies to determine
areas prone to flooding, which can change premiums for users. It
also helps at the civil level for a city to plan for flood control and
management, as well as determine when flood alerts should be put
in place. The elevation is also a factor, helping determine the safest
places to build. Surveyors use flood maps to assist with the
preparation of elevation certificates.
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