What are the names of the different types of maps?

I believe we learn about them in middle school. There are different types of maps, and they have different names. The names are based on what the actual map looks like. One kind of map shows the terrain of the world and illustrates mountains, plateaus, and rivers or what it physically looks like. I can't remember the name of this type of map. I am having trouble remembering what the other maps illustrate, but they all show a different view of the world. Can anyone please help?

What are the names of the different types of maps?
Types of Maps





i believe you are talking about





Physical maps


illustrate the physical features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes. The water is usually shown in blue. Colors are used to show relief鈥攄ifferences in land elevations. Green is typically used at lower elevations, and orange or brown indicate higher elevations.








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here are some other maps listed for extra info





Climate maps


give general information about the climate and precipitation (rain and snow) of a region. Cartographers, or mapmakers, use colors to show different climate or precipitation zones.





Economic or resource maps


feature the type of natural resources or economic activity that dominates an area. Cartographers use symbols to show the locations of natural resources or economic activities. For example, oranges on a map of Florida tell you that oranges are grown there.











Political maps


do not show physical features. Instead, they indicate state and national boundaries and capital and major cities. A capital city is usually marked with a star within a circle.





Road maps


show major鈥攕ome minor highways鈥攁nd roads, airports, railroad tracks, cities and other points of interest in an area. People use road maps to plan trips and for driving directions.





Topographic maps


include contour lines to show the shape and elevation of an area. Lines that are close together indicate steep terrain, and lines that are far apart indicate flat terrain.