Standard choropleth map

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/92f0138m/2008003/figures/5200001-eng.htm

This map shows the percentage of Canada's population that is fourteen and under. It uses graded differences in color to indicate average values.

Univariate choropleth maps

http://www.gisdevelopment.net/application/urban/overview/urbano0032.htm

A univariate choropleth map displays a single data set. This map shows population growth in Burnside.

Range graded proportional circle map

http://www.neiu.edu/~ejhowens/377/examples.htm

A range graded proportional circle map uses circles to depict relations to ranges of data. In this map the data is divided up by state.

Classed choropleth map

http://www.eps.mq.edu.au/courses/GEOS219/choropleth.htm

Classed choropleth maps use small increments to display the data. This map uses six classifications by color to show the death and birth rate in Australia.

Unclassed choropleth map

http://math.yorku.ca/SCS/Gallery/milestone/thumb5/popup/bssn1_popup1-19.htm

Unclassed choropleth maps do not use keys to explain data or shading. This map shows the illiteracy rates throughout France. Not having a key makes it impossible to grasp the concept of this map.

Bivariate choropleth map

http://www.cartogrammar.com/blog/indiemapper-is-here/

This is a picture of a Bivariate choropleth map in the making. A bivarate map uses colors to solve a problem of representation.

Unstandardized choropleth map

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2004US_election_map.svg


Unstandardized choropleth maps show geographical areas that have been shaded in accordance to statistics. In this particular map, the areas are shaded based upon voting statistics from the 2004 Presidential race.

Continuously variable proportional circle map

https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l5_p5.html

The circles are used to express data. The map pictured is supposedly the oldest map of its kind.

Nominal area choropleth map

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/cdic-mcc/30-1/ar_01-eng.php

This type of map is made to show nominal data. The map shown is the percentage of people that are obese in Canada in 2005. This data comes from people aged 25-64.

Accumulative line graph or Lorenz curve

http://www.answers.com/topic/lorenz-curve

The curved part of this graph is called the cumulative frequency curve. The curve occurs because of unequal distributions.

Bilateral Graph

http://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2008/feb/1.html

Bilateral graphs show two variables that tend to overlap. This specific map shows the trade rate of the Australian dollar.

Index Value Plot

http://ddo.typepad.com/

In index value plot shows the ratio of the value of all data. This particular plot is detailing the U.S. stock market rally.

Box Plot

http://www.itl.nist.gov/div898/handbook/eda/section3/boxplot.htm

Box plots show variation changes in data sets. This box plot shows machine output and their effect on energy.

Stem and Leaf Plot

http://mainland.cctt.org/mathsummer/JosephBond/StemAndPlots/stem-and-leaf_std.htm

A stem and leaf plot presents quantitative data in a graphical format. This specific plot depicts the GNP for Africa per capita.

Similarity Matrix

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2105/10/S11/S5/figure/F4?highres=y

A similarity matrix is a matrix of scores which share the same data points. This matrix is a heat map.

Correlation Matrix

http://www.livestockgenomics.csiro.au/Genome_to_Phenome/

This correlation matrix is a heat map of human body tissue. The thick lines navigate us through cancerous and non-cancerous tissues.

Star Plot

http://www.answers.com/topic/spider-plot

This is another way of graphic multiple data in small amounts. This specific plot shows what farmers are raising animals and where those farm lands are.

Scatterplot

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/congestion_report/chapter3.htm

The scatter plot is a way of showing a group of data from different sources. This map is comparing commute times in Atlanta and Seattle.

Patallel Coordinate Graph

http://vis.lbl.gov/Vignettes/Drosophila/index.html

Parallel coordinate graphs are used when there are different sources of data. This can range from two to however many you need. In this graph, the number of data sources is innumerable but it is still easy to read.

DOQQ Map

http://www.topographic.com/datasamples.htm

DOQQ maps stand for digital ortho quarter quad which uses the state plane system. This map is of Oklahoma 1995-1996. This is considered a type of topographic map.

DEM Map

http://www.superstition-sar.org/maps.htm


A DEM is also known as a digital elevation model. This specific map shows the elevation of an area in Arizona quite frequently traversed by hikers.

Climograph Map

http://tropicalphotofy.com/q/climograph+of+tropical+weathers/

This map shows the different climates throughout the world. The different types of climates are represented by a different color.

DLG Map

http://barthelmy.com/consulting/projects/proj_custom_data_MidContinent.htm

A DLG map is a digital line graphic. This data can include parks, public land section lines, roads, trails, and railroads, etc.

DRG Map

http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/factsheets/fs08801.html

DRG stands for digital raster graphic. It is a scanned image of a U.S. Geological Survey topographic map. This one is of Washington D.C.

Isopleth Map

http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/26/color-and-temperature-perception-is-everything/

Isopleth maps are used prominently in weather forecasts. The one shown gives the surface temperature based upon a key.

Isopach Map

http://www.geo.utexas.edu/faculty/barker/kempter/rbtephra.html

This isopach map shows an underwater volcano. This show the deposits that were as a result of the eruption.

Isohyet map

http://www.trc.govt.nz/previous-month-and-year-to-date/

This isohyet map depicts the amount of rainfall from January to November of 2010.

Isotach Map

http://www.puttingzone.com/MyTips/wind.html

This is a map of Canada showing the highest wind speeds in the last fifty years. Isotaches are wind speed lines which are shown clearly on this map.

PLSS Map

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alfrankl/landrecords.htm

This PLSS map shows all the townships within Alabama. The blue section is highlighting Franklin County.

Topographic Map

http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/map-of-india-physical.gif

A topographic map stays true to its name sake and shows the topography of the mapped area. This specific map shows India. The different colors represent the height above sea level.

Hypsometric map

http://www.reliefshading.com/colors/hypsometric.html

This type of map identifies elevation and terrain by colour. This specific map is of France. The olive green represents the lowest elevation where the light tan to brown hues represent the highest points.

Cadastral Map

http://www.spaceage.co.in/cadastral-surveys.php

Cadastral maps show land parcels and define the location, shape and size of said parcels. This particular map shows land value, ownership and use.

Dot Distribution Map

http://www.census.gov/geo/www/mapGallery/2kpopden.html

This dot distribution map shows the population distribution through out the United States according to the 2000 U.S. census. The areas that are white signify what areas are most populated.

Choropleth Map

http://my.ilstu.edu/~jrcarter/Geo204/Choro/Tom/

This map represents the Hispanic population in Florida according to the 2000 census. The map is broken up by county. Each color represents a certain percentage range which is laid out by the key in the left of the map.

Statistical Map

This map shows how many people are online in countries in North Africa and the Middle East. This map is not up to date thought. These numbers reflect data from 2002.