Friday, April 29, 2016

Three Thematic Maps


Thematic maps are designed to show a particular theme connected with a demographic area. These such maps can show physical, social, cultural, economic etc. Below are three examples



Isopleth Map

A map that ranges in similar value filled with similar colors or patterns, showing changes over space.




















Choropleth Map

A map that uses differences in shading, coloring, or the placing of symbols to indicate the average values of a property or quantity in those areas.





















Dot Distribution Map

A map that uses the dot symbol to show the presence of a feature or phenomenon.


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