Isoline Map

http://www.iwhr.com/english/newsview.asp?NewsID=18025

An isoline map is a map, chart, or graph that connects points of equal value. This isoline map shows the average water amount for winter wheat irrigation for successive years in China.

Continuously Variable proportional Circle Map

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/07/10/1106266/-Electoral-College-Map-Porn-Cartogram-Peep-Show


A continuousy variable proportional circle map uses a variety of sizes of circles in order to illustrate data. The size of the circles are proportional in the data that was measured. This example is of the electorial college votes for the 2012 Presidential election.

Planimetric Map

http://www.ncdot.gov/doh/preconstruct/highway/photo/Products/Topographic_maps_default.html


A planimetric map is a map that represents only the horizontal positions of features. These maps are used for neighborhoods and detailed maps. This is a map of a neighborhood in North Carolina.

Mental Map

http://adu2020.org/guatemala/guatemala-group2-mental-map


A mental map is made from a person's point of view or perspective.  It is an individual's way of looking at something through mapping.  This is a mental map that was used for process thinking at Mas Que Un Techo for problem solving.

Statistical Map

http://www.policemisconduct.net/2010-q2-npmsrp-national-police-misconduct-statistical-report/


A statistical map is a special kind of map that shows the variation of data for research or statistics purposes.  The map above shows the number of law officers that have had reports of police miscondict for the first six months of 2010.

Dot Distribution Map

https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l5_p5.html


Dot Distribution maps are a way to represent data through the use of dots. The dots can represent many different variables including population, colleges and airports.  This dot distribution map is an example of the population in New York.The size and density of the dots is very important in order for the reader to understand the data.

Classed Choropleth Map

http://eps.mq.edu.au/courses/GEOS219/choropleth.htm


A classed choropleth map is a map that moves from specific to the general.  This is done with groups that have similar values.  This classed choropleth map is illustrating the number of deaths under one year of age. The data has similar values to the group.