1. Map Types

2. Show land and water features Ex.- mountains, seas, deserts
Physical Maps
Show land and water features
Ex.- mountains, seas, deserts
May show cities

3. Show the borders of states or countries
Political maps
Show the borders of states or countries
Imaginary lines (made up by people or gov’t)
Different states or countries colored randomly

4. Shows number of people living in an area
Population map
Shows number of people living in an area
Can show characteristics/types of people

5. Ex. Pacific Battles of WWII; Early Human Migration; Viking Settlement
Historical map
Depicts events on a map
Ex. Pacific Battles of WWII; Early Human Migration; Viking Settlement

6. Topographical maps- shows elevation above sea level
Specialty Maps
Geological maps
Topographical maps- shows elevation above sea level