According to the ICSM (Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping), there are five different types of maps: General Reference, Topographical, Thematic, Navigation Charts and Cadastral Maps and Plans.

“Political maps” are among the most widely used reference maps. They are mounted on the walls of classrooms throughout the world. They show the geographic boundaries between governmental units such as countries, states, and counties. They show roads, cities and major water features such as oceans, rivers and lakes.

Types of Maps

• General Reference.
• Thematic Maps.
• Topographic Maps.
• Cadastral Maps and Plans.
• Navigation Charts.
• Series Maps.

Dot method is used when cartographing mass scattered events. When marking some quantity of units of the event is mapped with the help of dots or more precisely with the help of circles. They are placed on the map in such points where this event is directly occur.

Dot mapping is a cartographic representation method to visualise discrete absolute values and their spatial distribution. To achieve this, dots equal in size and represented value are used. According to the dot value, a certain number of dots are used to depict a data value.

A dot map is a map used to illustrate geographic densities and distributions of a phenomena, where one dot has a value of a certain number e.g. 1 dot = 5,000 people. The dot value of a map is the number of things each dot represents, so the map to the left has a dot value of 250,000.

Symbols on maps associate information with points, lines, and areas. To show information at a point, we use a dot—any small symbol to show point location.

point symbol

How to create a map with multiple points

1. Make sure you’re signed in – you can do so by clicking the Login button in the top-right corner.
2. In the top left corner, next to the search box, click the menu icon to expand the menu.
3. Click Your Places, Maps and then click Create Map to edit your map.
4. A new window will pop up.

To drop a pin on Google Maps when using an Android device:

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Either search for an address or scroll around the map until you find the location you want.
3. Long-press on the screen to drop a pin.
4. The address or location will pop up at the bottom of the screen.

Create a map

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the My Maps app .
2. Tap Add .
3. Give your map a name and description.

Create a map

1. On your computer, sign in to My Maps.
2. Click Create a new map.
3. Go to the top left and click “Untitled map.”
4. Give your map a name and description.

10 Free Tools to Create Your Own Maps

1. Map Chart. Map Chart is a tool that allows you to create professional-looking custom maps for your school or work project or presentation.
2. SnazzyMaps.
3. Mapme.
4. Maptive.
5. Animaps.
6. Scribble Maps.
7. Click2Map.
8. ZeeMaps.

Open Google Maps and click the menu button in the top left corner. Click Your Places > Maps > Create Map. Name your map and enter in a description. Add markers for your desired locations.

Top 15 Free GPS Navigation Apps in 2021 | Android & iOS

• Google Maps. The granddaddy of GPS navigation options.
• Waze. This app stands apart due to its crowd-sourced traffic information.
• MapQuest.
• Maps.Me.
• Scout GPS.
• InRoute Route Planner.
• Apple Maps.
• MapFactor.

Here’s a guide to get you started using Google Maps

1. Step 1: At first you need to open the Google Maps app.
2. Step 2: Search for a place or tap it on the map.
3. Step 3: In the bottom right, tap directions. (
4. Step 4: To add destination you have to go to the top right and tap more and then add a stop.

Cost and data Google does not charge you to use the Google Maps app. Because Google Maps might use your phone or tablet’s data connection, your mobile service provider might charge you for your data usage. Was this helpful?