Lab 2: Maps and Topography

Chloropleth maps are shaded to show the density or prevalence of the variable measured. This map shows the estimated median household income in the U.S. as of 2008.

 

Isarithmic maps have colors or  contour lines that cross state lines. This map shows average annual temperatures in the U.S.

 

 

Dot density maps indicate the prevalence of something using varying numbers of dots. This map shows harvested cropland in the U.S. in 1949.

 

 

A proportional symbol map uses the scale of a symbol to demonstrate the proportional data value in the location indicated. This map shows the number of Walmarts in different U.S. states.

 

 

I made this topographical map showing the different elevations of Georgia, starting at 0 and increasing by increments of 200 until reaching an elevation of 2000. This map also shows routes of flowing water starting in various locations throughout the state.