Planimetric map

This is a Planimetric map. Planimetric maps show horizontal distance with no relation to vertical height. These types of maps usually gives the impression that they are created on an X, Y coordinate axis. Using this type of map, the viewer can make a good guess as to how far one distance is from the other.

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