Types of Maps

Major cities and capital cities noted on map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Population Maps

• Topographical Maps

Shows only natural physical features of the land

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Topographical Maps

• Population Maps

This map shows borders and boundaries.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Climate Map

• Road Map

These maps may include points of interest and major roadways.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Road Map

• Topographical Map

These maps may be useful for pilots or mountain hikers.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Weather Map

• World Map

This map is a...

• physical map

• road map

• political map

• climate map

This is a...

• political map

• physical map

• elevation map

• population map

Something you would find on a physical map is...

• a highway

• a lake

• annual rainfall

• a border between states or countries

Which map would show you borders of different counties in Ohio?

• physical

• political

• topographical

• elevation

A map that shows changes in elevation by using contour lines.

• Political
• Physical
• World

• Topographical