This is a Flow map. Flow maps show the movement of objects from one location to another, such as the number of people in a migration for example. In this illustration, it shows where offices will migrate to from its original headquarters.
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Isoline map
This is a Isoline map. Isoline maps shows continous lines joining points of interest. This map shows lines of interest all intersecting at the south pole in Antartica.
Proportional circle map
This is a Proportional circle map. This type of map will illustrate data in relation to the size of circles. In this map, you can see that Mexicans have a higher population in Texas and California.http://www.neiu.edu/~jrthomas/377/circle.jpg
Choropleth map
This is a Choropleth map. Choroleth maps show the distribution of a phenomenon by using shading to indicate the density per unit. Usually, the greater the density in shading will indicate the greater the density in reality. This illustration shows domestic water use in the U.S.
Dot distribution map
This is a Dot distribution map. This type of map is useful in helping to show populations. This particular map shows the concentration (population) of Aids cases in the U.S.
Hypsometric map
This is a Hypsometric map. This map will show the configuration of the earth's surface by using contous, lines, hachures, shading, tinting, or relief models. In this example you can see the contours used to express the difference in land, water, and dessert terrain.
Cadastral map
This is a Cadastral map. This type of map shows the value and ownership of land. Originally compiled for the purpose of taxation, but now serves more as a continous record of rights of land.
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