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MAPS ...a means of communication and organization of thought. |
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- Reference Map - - Geology Map - - Topography / Bathymetry - - Archaeology - - Drownings - - Oblique shaded relief map of Kauai - - State of Hawaii superimposed - over the lower 48 States |
Maps serve as an important tool for many disciplines, from geology to archaeology...from a boat captain to an architect. Explorers, historians, and many kinds of scientists use maps for very specific purposes, whether they are mapping the moon, the routes of trading or creating a trail for the first time. Medical doctors use different types of maps for locating and identifying parts of the body. Maps can represent anything that has a spatial component, and therefore numerous map types are possible. Fortunatly maps can be categorized based on their function. These functional categories are General-purpose maps, Special-purpose maps and Thematic maps. |