7.5 Summary
Vocabulary
7.1 Maps, Society, and Technology
Reference Maps
Maps that delivers location information to the map user.
Thematic Maps
Maps concerned with a particular theme or topic of interest, and how things are distributed across space.
7.2 A Very Short History
Analytical Mapping
A map that is easy to find patterns or trends with using data.
Figurative Maps
A map that shows fictional locations, usually not scaled to accuracy.
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Uses computers and satellite imagery to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial data. Sometimes referred to as geographic information systems.
Literal Maps
Meant to show actual places with as much accuracy as possible.
Thematic Mapping
Maps concerned with a particular theme or topic of interest, and how things are distributed across space.
