Types+of+Maps

Maps differ in the amount and kind of information they give, and the graphic devices used to convey the information. Some of the types of maps in common use are the following:

A political map shows cities, states, provinces, territories, and countries. The boundaries that separate countries are marked on a political map.

A physical map shows the earths natural features, including landforms, bodies of water and terrain. A product map gives information about geographic region's products and/or natural resources.

A Historical Map provides information about the past, or explains how a place has changed over time A Time Zone Map shows the 24 time zones you can find in the world.