A bivariate choropleth map uses color to show its data. This is a map of the U.S. showing each president votes in each state.
An unstandardized choropleth map has no certain type of ranking there is no order. This unstandardized choropleth is showing no order of the state distribution.
Information in choropleth maps are already standardized. This show comparison of distribution in certain area's. This is a standardized choropleth map of the U.S. showing the population per square mile by state.
Unclassed choropleth maps use shading to show data. The technique is not up for using yet because it does not give direct information.
A classed choropleth map is a type of choropleth map that uses smaller variablesto show data.
This is an index value plot. An index value plot show the discrepencies between data information. This index value plot shows the differnt market value each year.
This is a stem and leaf plot. A stem and leaf plot is a method for showing the frequency with which certain classes of values occur. This is a stem and leaf plot of people ages at a family reunion.
A range graded proportional circle map show the relationship of circles in the range of data.
This is a windrose. A windrose is a graphic tool used by meteorologist to give a succinct view of how wind speed and direction are typically distributed at a particular location. This is a windrose of Cumbria Soaring Club Sites.
A continuously variable proportional circle map is a map that uses circle to show data points.
This is a DOQQ map. DOQQ stands for digital orthoquarter quad. This is a red color DOQQ of a 500 year food plan.
This is a population profile. A population profile is a chart showing the number of people as a function of their ages.
DEM map stands for digital elevation model. DEM is a digital reprensentation of the atomosphere on the ground. This is a DEM map of Colorado.
DLG stands for Digital Line Graph and shows vector data from the USGS. This is a DLG map of Columbus, Georgia.
Isopach Maps show the different thicknesses in rocks underground. They are most commonly used by people trying to get oil. This is a map of the Rio Blanco Tephra Deposit.
An Isohyet map uses lines that show rainfall amounts. This is an Isohyet map of Australia.
An Isotach map uses lines to show different wind speeds. This is an Isotach map of the United States.
A Isobar map is a map where lines never cross or touch through areas of pressure collecting data. This is an Isobar map of New Zealand and eastern Australia.
A Histogram is a map that's two demensionnal and shows the frequency of data. This map shows hours delayed in traffic per year.
Star plot compares relationships between multiple variables. This is a Star plot that is used for Geochemistry.
Correlation Matrix map shows the relationship shows the similarities between multiple variables instead of just two. This map is showing the realtionships between genes.
A Similarity Matrix map is map that shows the relationship between two variables. In this map it is showing biomedical data on genes.
A LIDAR Map is map that uses remote sensing to detect elevation. In this map it shows certain areas colored to determine where elevation is.
Doppler Radar sends out waves to detect data about moving objects, like moisture in the atmosphere. This is a Doppler Radar map of San Antonio showing rainfall amounts.
Infrared Aerial Photos are taken by planes or satellites using special film and sensors to detect vegetation or other features in an area. This map is showing vegetation in the Everglades National Park.
Cartographic Animation Maps show data in animated form. In this picture from a custom cartographic animation, it shows weather change in North Florida.
A Choropleth map is map that shows shading or colors to determine the measurements of a variable. This map shpws the increase in divorce rates in the United States between 1980 and 1990 using different shades of blue.
In a Dot Distribution Map dots are displayed to show a certain number of a feature in an area. This is a Dot Distribution Map of China showing population. One dot equals 50,000 people.
A hypsometric map is a map that shows elevation using different coloring and shading.
PLSS stands for public land survey system. In PLSS maps, land is divided into rectangular plots. This is a PLSS map of Mississippi.
Topographic maps show different features vertically, which is the opposite of planimetric maps which show features horizontally. In this topographic map, it shows cliffs, hills, and valleys.
A Topographic Map is map that shows elevation.
A Scatter plot is diagram showing two variables of a set of data. A scatter plot is useful to see if the variables have a relationship. In this scatter plot, there is no relationship between the two variables.
Mental maps are drawn by people based on their own knowledge. They show key places that one thinks is important. This particular map shows a homeless person's view of Amsterdam.
Propaganda maps are used to send a message. How you percieve a propaganda map can emotionally make you feel a certain way about what it is trying to portray. A propaganda map is a powerful tool that tries to get people to take action.
