Thematic Map

Thematic maps are created to illustrate a particular subject. In this map, the change in population is represented by the various colors.

Topographic Map

ATopographic maps is a detailed image of natural and man-made features. An important detail about topographic maps that sets it aside of planimetric maps is that topographic maps show elevation.

Planimetric map

Planimetric maps are designed to show specific locations, horizontally. Height of locations are not shown. This is a good example of planimetric maps because elevations are not shown.