1. Types of Maps

2. There are several types of maps. Each show different information.
Most maps include a compass rose, which indicates which way is north, south, east, and west.
They also include a scale so you can estimate distances.

3. Resource / Product Map
Definition: These maps feature the type of natural resources in the area or products that are made in the area.

4. Example of Natural Resources from Louisiana:
oil, rice, salt, cotton, fish, crawfish, crabs, oysters
Example of Products from Louisiana:
Tabasco Hot Sauce, Zapp’s Chips, Blue Runner Red Beans, Bunny Bread, Blue Bell Ice Cream

5. Resource / Product Map
Key

6. Physical Map
Definition: These maps illustrate the physical features of an area such as the mountains, rivers, and lakes.

7. Physical Map

8. Political Maps
Definition:
These maps show locations and borders of places, such as states, parishes, and countries.

9. What states border Louisiana?

10. Political Map

11. Population Map
Definition: These maps show the population of different areas found on a map and can be used to compare populations over different time periods.

12. Compare our state’s population to others.

13. Population Map

14. Road Maps
Definition: These maps show major and minor highways. It also can show roads, airports, railroads tracks, cities, and other points of interest in an area. People use road maps to plan trips and for driving directions.

15. Road Map