How are topographic maps different from regular maps?

Answer 1

A thematic map is a simple map made to reflect a particular theme about a geographic area. Thematic maps can portray physical, social, political, cultural, economic, sociological, agricultural, or any other aspects of a city, state, region,nation , or continent.This is a catch-all term for various small-scale maps, such as maps covering a continent, region, or country on a single sheet. General reference maps also include thematic maps (maps about a subject, which show such things as population and crop distribution). Maps published by the CIA and National Geographic maps are typical examples of this genre.

Answer 2

a topographical map is a map on a serten specific place or area.like for example: Los Angeles <----> and a regular map is a world wide map
it has a massive size , its pretty much like a globe but on expanded paper(:

Answer 3

Topographic Maps:

• Use symbols to show a variety of features
• 2 very important features are contour lines, which shows changes in elevation, and a grid system that is used for location places on the map.

Thematic Maps:

• If you require very specific information a bout a place, thematic maps are useful.
• These maps are designed to show information on one particular topic/theme.

General Purpose Maps:

• Provide many types of information on one map.
• Atlases, road maps, and wall maps fall into this category.
• Some features that can be shown on this map are:

1. bodies of water
2. roads
3. railway lines
4. parks/ national and provincial parks
5. towns/ cities
6. latitude/ longitude
7. elevations
8. political boundaries

• These maps give a broad understanding of the location and features of an area.

Answer 4

A topographical map shows elevations. They are more useful than other types of maps when looking for information about landforms, their locations, and their heights.