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Review of Maps PROVINCES Rivers Cities How do you label …… What does a GOOD map have on it? How do you label …… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Rivers Provinces Cities Rivers PROVINCES Cities

Types of Maps Different types of maps exist for different purposes. Depending on the information being displayed, a particular type of map will be used

Types of Maps General Purpose Maps (Road Maps) A map that uses symbols and colour to indicate major roads for transportation purposes Only includes locations that are of interest to travellers. (i.e parks, tourist attractions) Often cover large areas but can also be useful in places like amusement parks.

Types of Maps General Purpose Map of the “Golden Horseshoe” (Niagara Falls to Clarington)

Types of Maps Topographic Maps THE MOST ACCURATE A map that indicates scale, using symbols and colours that shows ALL natural and human features on the Earth’s surface. Shows the Earth’s surface in great detail (large scale) Depicts the height of land features (topography) shows roads, settlements, vegetation cover, power lines, etc. THE MOST ACCURATE

Types of Maps Topographic Map of Blue Mountain (Collingwood)

Types of Maps Thematic Maps A map that reveals the geographic patterns of statistical data Are designed to display distributions over the Earth’s surface Usually focuses on one theme or topic (e.g., population distribution)

Types of Maps Thematic map showing population change in Canada How many themes is this map showing?

Types of Maps Digital Maps Computer programs Handheld devices Online

Types of Maps Google Maps is an example of an online map. www.maps.google.com

Types of Maps Google Earth is an example of a computer program using digital maps. www.earth.google.com