1. Map Types Study Guide
Physical Map
Shows the elevation, vegetation, or some other natural feature of the land

2. Political Map
Uses boundary lines to show a country, province, state, or parish boundary (heavy black lines)
May show cities, towns, highways, roads, forest areas, and points of interest
May also show oceans, rivers, and lakes

3. Historical Map
Shows something about the history of an area

4. Population Map Shows the areas in which people live
Shows the average number of people living in a certain area (density)

5. Product Map
Shows the types of things that are grown, raised or mined in a certain place.

6. Road Map Shows types of roads that are in a specific area.
We use this type of map when we plan for travel