Unstandardized choropleth maps

http://irap.oxfordjournals.org/content/8/3/279/F4.expansion

Unstandardized  chloropleth maps have no assigned order or specific rank  in displaying data.  Here are Unstandardized  coefficients for structural equation model in different years.

Standardized choropleth maps

http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/T0446E/T0446E06.htm

  Standardized Chloropleth maps to allow comparison of distribution among different areas. Here is a standardized map showing water quantity.

Univariate choropleth maps

http://www.improving-visualisation.org

A univariate map displays a single data set. The example above is a 1904 map showing housing conditions in Manchester and Salford

Bilateral Graph

http://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/oda/category/environment/pamph/2001/oda.html

A bilateral graph is usually  a visualization map, comparing two related variables are identified as well as their overlapping data. The example above displays Japans Corporations Environmental ODA.

Accumulative Line Graph

http://www.vvi.com/

Depicts two data sets usually in the form of a graph. This 21st century example compares four different data sets of apple appliances. 

DLG

http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/dlg_Regions.asp?regiontype=1&region=SI

(GIS) DLG are Digital Line Graphs. These data files contain vector information and cartographic representations. Above is data from Sydney, Australia.  

Isotach Maps

http://www.atmos.washington.edu

Usually dealing with meteorology, these maps measure wind speed across a region. As you can see the lines above (contour) connect points of equal wind speeds.  

Isopach Map

http://www.searchanddiscovery.net/documents/2007/07022lash/index.htm

An isopach map is a map illustrating variation of thickness within a tabular unit or stratum. These maps usually show equal thickness over an area. 

Isohyets

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0808/S00090.htm

Very detrimental in rainfal prediction and stats,  Isohyets connects points on a map that hasve the same amount of rainfall in a giving time period. This example depicts rainfall during the month of July in 2008.

Isoline Maps

http://www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk/fieldwork/info/planning-your-fieldtrip/updating-your-fieldwork-enquiry/

As oppose to other "Iso" maps, An Isoline map is one that connects continuous points of the same value.  This example shows mobile phone reception in a particular region. 

Isobars

 

http://www.newmediastudio.org/DataDiscovery/Hurr_ED_Center/Hurr_Structure_Energetics/Closed_Isobars/Closed_Isobars.html

An Isobar has numerous different meanings depending on the topic. This particular example depicts a line connecting points of equal atmospheric pressures. 

Similarity matrix

http://cgi.mtc.sri.com/Cluster-Lab/

A similarity matrix express the similarity between two data points. This example categorizes common behavior patterns under one forensic model.

Cartographic animations

http://cartography.geog.uu.nl/ica/Madrid/kobben.html

These animations are relevant in cartographic features. Defined as visual representations that occur over different periods of time. These images record change over time by displaying new maps for each year. 

Bivariate choropleth

http://indiemaps.com/blog/2008/03/world-freedom-atlas-how-to-hide-your-best-work/

Bivariate choropleth maps compare two related variables, within different years.  The example above displays raw freedom scores in the Philippines over multiple years

Propaganda maps

http://www.historum.com/showthread.php?t=9905

Some argue that propaganda maps are false, and not accurate. Usually depicting times of war these maps display geographical information. This particular map fulfills its purpose in satisfying a countries patriotic needs.  

Isopleths

http://www.aanda.org/index.php?option=com_article&access=standard&Itemid=129&url=/articles/aa/full_html/2010/07/aa12078-09/aa12078-09.html

Example above displays measurements of radial velocities in clusters of galaxies. Isopleths are contour lines that simplify data with continuous distribution. 

Parallel coordinate graph

http://vis.lbl.gov/Vignettes/Drosophila/index.html

Parallel coordinate graphs are one of the many graphs that display multidimensional data. This is a view of cells and nine different cell genes. 

Climograph

http://www.homepage.montana.edu/~skidmore/Solutions.htm

 

 

Climographs are graphical depictions of the monthly precipitation and temperature conditions for a selected place or region. Here is an example of a climograph from both California and Kansas.

Histogram

http://yrs.sonikson.net/terms/histogram.php

A histogram displays a visual impression of the distribution of experimental data.  Above is a typical example of how a histogram is set up.  

Cartograms

http://amphibiaweb.org/amphibian/cartograms/

A cartogram is distorted in order to convey the information of this alternate variable. There are two main types which are area and distance cartograms. Here is a cartogram depicting endangered species within specific countries.

Bilateral graph

http://mmhpk.org/publications.html

A bilateral graph depicts increases on one side of a zero line and a decreases on the other side of the line. Bilateral graphs are used to display data when there is both positive and negative values.Here is an example of bilateral graph displaying Gender and Cataract surgery between Males and Females

Lorenz Curve

planning.gov.mv

A lorenz curve represents distribution. Usually income, this Lorenz Curve represents data from a household income survey.



Index value plot

ultrascan.uthscsa.edu

Yet another visualization map, a index value plot, it is data plotted on a line graph. Although this set of data is not, it is usually paired with a chart or list for reference points



Wind Rose

fallingpixel.com

A Wind Rose is a graphic tool/map that is used by meteorologists to determine wind speed and direction. The Data is usually taken in a particular location; this example is just a general depiction of the map.  



Correlation Matrix

nature.com correlation m.



Defined as Non specified class of statistical relationships between two or more random variables or observed data values. This example is a correlation matrix displaying some cell cycle data.

Star Plot

http://www.itl.nist.gov/div898/handbook/eda/section3/starplot.htm

A star plot is a graphical data analysis technique for examining the relative behavior of all variables in a differebt variable data set (Each spoke representing a dfferent variable).  This one particular anlayzis buicks in 1979.



Cartisan Map

http://www.cartisan.com/map_resources/map_types/cartogram1.html

Cartographic maps focus on custom maps and GIS solutions. This is a cartography map displaying electoral votes throughout the country. 

Proportional Map Circles

http://personal.frostburg.edu/krtopping0/maps.htm

Proportional map circles are usually used by travel agencies to link locations for tourist. This is an example of  Europe Lab Circles,  linking individual countries throughout the continent. 

Infrared Maps

http://www.harald-e-neumann.com/who/page_who_content.htm

Infrared maps are aerial visuals typically used to track weather changes. This particular picture is linked to the air force and is a over view of a region in East Africa. 

Black and White Aerial

http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/4/

This is a form of Infared photography. This form of mapping is used to block out all forms of light. 

DRG

http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/factsheets/fs08801.html

This map is known as a Digital Raster Graphic. It is a scanned image of a U.S geological survey.

PLSS

http://www.kokomo.lib.in.us/glhs/history/landsurvey.html

The Public Land Survey System (PLSS). This is a method used in the United States to survey and identify land parcels. 

Scatter Plot

http://psyc.queensu.ca/~frostlab/sun98.html

A Scatter plot is a map mainly utilized in mathematics. It is used to value two variables for a particular set of data. 

Population Profile

http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/y8331e/y8331e05.htm

A population profile shows a  number of people as a function of their age. This particular chart ranges from individuals up to age eighty.

LIDAR

http://nature.berkeley.edu/biometlab/fieldpics.html

Using elevation points, LIDAR data are very detailed. As shown above, are usually used to show detail topographic features. 

Triangular Plot

http://www.improving-visualisation.org/vis/id=241

This is an example of a triangular plot; one that displays data and information in the shape of a triangle. This particular example is a plot displaying textures. 

Box Plot

http://www.stat.sc.edu/webstat/version2.0/graphics/Boxplot.html

A box plot is a map that can depict numerical and graphical data. Above is a box plot depicting data from a scientific study. 

Proportional Circle Map

http://personal.frostburg.edu/krtopping0/MD_Pollution_map.jpg

A proportional circle map is a map in which the cartographer uses circles of various sizes to show the proportionality of the information presented. Not all circle maps use actual circles. The proportional circle map above used a series of squares, circles, and symbols in various sizes to show the effects of pollution and possible pollutants in the state of Maryland.

DEM

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chalkidiki_-_DEM_Map_Topo_-_DE.png

A DEM is a digital representation of ground surface topogrophy and/or terrain. This DEM of Chalkidiki in Greece and is a popular tourist destination there because of its proximity to the gulf.

DRG

http://geography.wr.usgs.gov/sfcreek/images/4ds/drg.jpg

A DRG(digital raster graphic) is a digital image that comes from scanning a paper USGS(United States Geological Survey) topographic map for use on a computer. DRGs created by USGS are usually scanned at 250 dots per inch(dpi) and saved as a file called TIFF.The raster projected and georeference is to the surface on Earth. This type of map/graphic is regularly used in GIS applications. The above map is an example of a USGS 7.5minute topographic map.

Hysometric Map

http://www.reliefshading.com/zoomify/FranceLeuzinger.html

In topographic surveying, a map giving elevations by contours, or sometimes by means of shading, tinting, or batching. This is a map of France with hypsometric tinting. Different colors are used to show elevation changes so that the reader can see the area's relief.

Mental Map

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Geografische_versie_van_mental_map.PNG

This is a mental map(in German) of how to get from the train station to the drawers school and home(if I am understanding my German correctly).

Satellite Map

http://www.gearthblog.com/blog

This map shows how ever since Mt. Helens exploded in 1980, the land persists to reform. NASA has captured numerous imageries such as this area using one of their Landsat satellites. 

Planimetric map

http://blog.cartophilia.com

A planimetric map is designed to portray the horizontal positions of features. This particular example represents the 2009 population distribution of the U.S. Notice the planimetric features; ignores vertical positioning. 

Flow maps

http://www.mundi.net

This is an example of a handcrafted telecommunications traffic flow maps for the European region. Flow maps show the movement of objects from one location to another. These maps can be used to show movement of almost anything, from intangible to tangible things.  

Stem and Leaf plot

http://blog.wolfire.com/2009/02/design-principles-from-tufte/

A stem and leaf plot (also known as a stem plot) is more of a statistical form of maps. It used primarily to display numerical data in a graphical format.  Above is a stem plot displaying volcanoes heights.

Choropleth map

http://cprellezo.blogspot.com/

A choropleth map is a form of thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned. This kind of map provides an easy way to visually see how a measurement varies across a geographic area. Above is a patterned map of U.S urban living areas in the year 2002.

Cadastral Map

http://fsu.edu/FSUcampusmap/index.shtml

A Cadastral Map provides detailed information about real property within a specific area, and are usually very public. Above is a map of a particular area of Florida States Campus. Students can openly access  this map and utilize at any time.

Topographic Map

http://www.mapsofindia.com/

Topographic maps are large scale maps that display both man made and physical aspects of a region. These maps are usually very detailed as shown above in the topographic map of India.

Thematic Map

http://www.ohiodiary1872.com/maps.htm

A Thematic Map focuses on a specific them or idea, it is a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.

Above is a Thematic Map of North America.