Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Choropleth map of the United States

This map utilizes statistical data from 2000 to depict indiviuals living in poverty by couties in the U.S. The Center for Disease Control uses this type of data to determine the health of certain communities.

http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/oct/07_0091.htm

Thematic map of Hawaii

This map shows the break down of the land reserves owned by the state and federal government in Hawaii. Note that most of the land reserves are owned by the state, colored in green and yellow. mahttp://www.creativemappingsolutions.com/maps/thematic/thematic1.html

Thematic map of the United States

This map shows the population percent change in the U.S. from 1990-1996. It shows the population change amongst the states, red being the highest percent in change.
http://www.sou.edu/Geography/JONES/GEOG280/sample.htm

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Topographic Map of India


A topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines in modern mapping, but historically using a variety of methods. This map names the cities and the different altitudes of India.