Mainly shows political divisions such as national or state boundaries, cities, and capitals

A map that shows information about the PAST or where PAST events took place

Distribution Map (also called Special Purpose Maps)

Shows how something is distributed throughout an area

A map that shows shading to represent mountains, hilly areas, and flat areas

Physical Elevation Map

A map to show the land's elevation, or a height above sea level

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Kinds of maps

Term	Definition
Political Map	Mainly shows political divisions such as national or state boundaries, cities, and capitals
Historical Map	A map that shows information about the PAST or where PAST events took place
Distribution Map (also called Special Purpose Maps)	Shows how something is distributed throughout an area
Physical Relief Map	A map that shows shading to represent mountains, hilly areas, and flat areas
Physical Elevation Map	A map to show the land's elevation, or a height above sea level