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Chloropleth maps are maps that show differences in
values using shading, coloing or patterns. In this way they are very similar to hypsometric maps (which shade according to elevation)

Hypsometric maps are in essence just topographical maps. But the difference between the two is the shading that is often seen on hypsometric maps to signify the different changes in contours. I picked this map because, well, quite frankly, it was a beautiful map, very pleasing to the eyes.

map url-



http://www.earthexplorer.com/2009-03/Subsurface_Geology_Challenges_Goiania_Metro.asp

PLSS or public land survey maps are used to map out land parcels mostly in rural areas, often mass farming land. PLSS is often counted in parcels, sections and townships. As you can see in this map, the larger parcels of land correspond rather closely to lines of latitude and longitude.

map url- http://forum.delorme.com/viewtopic.php?p=81273

Cadastral maps show boundaries and ownership of land. This map contains the boundaries for neighborhoods, blocks and land parcels from the Kuwait Municipality Survey Department. notice the precision of the layout, precise lines to show boundaries. This is something you need when determining boundaries. People will fight for every centimeter of land they think is theirs






map url- http://www.gisdevelopment.net/technology/gis/me05_137.htm

Thematic maps as the title says are based on themes, such as population density, wealth, vegetation and in this case water use. this map, in addition to being a thematic map, is also a chloropleth map because of the differently shaded areas.





map url- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thematic_map

This map is considered Planimetric because it doesn't take into account the verticle aspects of the location. Instead this is a map of the horizantal aspects.