AP Human Geography Types of Maps Unit One

This is a PPT on the different types of maps that are needed for AP Human Geography.

1. Reference Maps Also known as General Purpose Maps The above is a simple road map of downtown Toronto.

2. What is a thematic map?

3. “A thematic map is a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.”

4. Thematic Maps

5. Choropleth Maps Uses differences in shading , coloring , or the placing of symbols .

6. Dot Maps Uses dots in a specific area. Each dot is a specific quantity.

7. Isoline Maps Uses continuous lines joining points of the same value .

8. Isoline (Isometric) Maps Average Temperatures in Ontario January July

9. Isoline Maps - Contours Topographic Maps

10. Mental Maps Shows an person’s internal perception of space .

11. Cartograms Expands or shrinks the area of locations to demonstrate different types of data .

12. The World Population What does this map show you about the world’s population ?