Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Range Graded Proportional Circle Map



This is a Range Graded Proportional Circle Map of commune inhabitance in Zurich. This method avoids overcrowding.

http://www.e-cartouche.ch/content_reg/cartouche/cartdesign/en/html/ThemMaps_ThemData.html

Continuously Variable Proportional Circle Map



This is a CVPC Map of the Czech Republic. Unlike the other circle type maps this one show variations within each circle.

http://geographyfieldwork.com/DataPresentationMappingTechniques.htm

Isopach Map



This is an Isopach Map of a volcano. Like other Iso maps they show the contour elevations of a certain area. This one shows flow area.

http://www.volcano.si.edu/volcanoes/region14/nicarag/cerroneg/14neg13f.png

Isohyet Map



This is an Isohyet Map of Colorado State University. They are considered contour lines showing elevation.

http://www.assessment.ucar.edu/flood/img/fclflood_rain.gif

Isotach Map



Isotach maps are maps showing wind direction. This is one show 500 mb of wind speed.

http://severewarningsystems.com/pre_storm_prep.html

Isobar Map



This is an example of an Isobar Map. They show the continuous elevation of a certain area.

http://www.csulb.edu/~rodrigue/geog140/lectures/pressure.html

Cadastral Map



This is a Cadastral Map of Dobromil in 1852. These maps show a comprehensive register of the metes-and-bounds real property of a county. They show ownership.

http://www.jewishgen.org/galicia/CadastralMapProject.html