Dasymetric Mapping is a form of thematic mapping mainly used when graphing data that portrays volume. It uses symbols or color shading to portray the different volumes.
This map shows the population density of the San Francisco Bay Area.
http://geography.wr.usgs.gov/science/dasymetric/
Types of Maps
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Continuously Variable Proportional Circle Map
These are a type of choropleth map. They are proportional circle maps which use circles to create point data on maps. The circle sizes are proportional to the variable being measured.
This map shows the number of vehicle related deaths in the state. The bigger the circles- the higher the number of deaths.
https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l5_p5.html
This map shows the number of vehicle related deaths in the state. The bigger the circles- the higher the number of deaths.
https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l5_p5.html
Orienteering Map
Orienteering maps are maps made specifically for competitions. They are very detailed maps of the area where the competition will take place and point out things in the area that will be important for the competition.
This map shows an area in Northern Denmark with a competition route going through it, and what other physical features competitors can expect to find.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Orienteringskort_bygholm_2005.PNG
This map shows an area in Northern Denmark with a competition route going through it, and what other physical features competitors can expect to find.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Orienteringskort_bygholm_2005.PNG
DLG
Digital Line Graphs are digital maps that are distributed by the US Geological Survey. They are collected from the USGS maps and are distributed within 9 different categories of physical features.
This map shows contours, roads and lakes using different sets of data acquired from the USGS.
http://web.wt.net/daba/dlg/default.html
This map shows contours, roads and lakes using different sets of data acquired from the USGS.
http://web.wt.net/daba/dlg/default.html
Nominal Choropleth Maps
Nominal choropleth maps are used to show nominal values for certain geographical areas. The different colors represent different values, and the values are all classed.
This map shows the accessibility to drinkable water for a state.
http://geoportal.icimod.org/TrainingandEducation/GISforBeginners/p1ch8/
This map shows the accessibility to drinkable water for a state.
http://geoportal.icimod.org/TrainingandEducation/GISforBeginners/p1ch8/
Unstandardized Choropleth Maps
World Aeronautical Chart
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