Different Types of Maps

2. POLITICAL MAP
Shows Political boundaries(borders)
between states and countries
Normally labels capital cities and other
important cities within a state or country
The multi-colored maps you normally see
in classrooms are often political maps

3. POLITICAL MAP

4. PHYSICAL MAP
A physical map is a map that highlights the physical
features of a region or area
Normally shows mountain ranges, major lakes and
rivers

5. PHYSICAL MAP

6. RELIEF MAP
A relief map is a special physical map that uses
shading to help show differences in elevation

7. ELEVATION MAP
An elevation map is another special physical map
that uses different colors to show different
elevations in an area.
 A key is used to show which colors represent
different ranges of elevation. (Red=100ft -999ft)

8. ELEVATION MAP

9. ROAD MAP
A road map shows how to get from one place to
another. Normally they show the freeways and the
major cities.
Sometimes they may show physical features; rivers,
lakes, mountains, or points of interest; famous
places, rest stops, and sometimes even the distance
between location.

10. ROAD MAP

11. HISTORICAL MAP
Information about how a place looked at certain
points in history.
They can also be used to show the locations of
historic places and events.
Historical map can also be used to show how
locations have changed over time. The size, shape,
and other aspects of states have been changed
throughout history. The 5o states were not always
the 50 states.

12. HISTORICAL MAP