Dot distribution map

http://earthfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/walmart-virus.jpg

This Dot map is a map of Wal-Mart in the United States. This map is made to give the effect of a virus that has spread across the country.

Propaganda Map

http://krygier.owu.edu/krygier_html/geog_222/geog_222_lo/geog_222_lo05.html

This map was used by the Nazis back in the day to justify they are not the aggressive nation in Europe. The message of this map was to show that compared to Great Britain, Germany is innocent. 

Hypsometric Map

http://www.reliefshading.com/colors/hypsometric.html

This 2D map shows 3D features with the elevation changes in the valleys colored differently. Clearly you can see the mountains and the valleys.

PLSS Map

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alfrankl/landrecords.htm

This PLSS map is showing the baselines and parallels used to carve up Alabama. This survey method creates squares on the ground that you can see on the earth's surface.

Cadastral Map

http://www.spaceage.co.in/cadastral-surveys.php

This cadastral map clearly shows property boundaries which are mainly used for tax purposes. This map shows personal lots throughout the community.

Thematic Map

http://www.pollster.com/blogs/lcg/LCG%20electoral%20vote%20map%202008-7-22.png

The theme of this map is showing the amount of electoral vote for the two candidates in the 2008 presidential election. It shows three different colors which represent each candidate and one color that represents a toss-up between the two.