There are several main types of maps, including political maps that show country borders and cities, topographic maps that show physical features of land, and thematic maps that focus on a single topic like climate or natural resources. Sometimes maps can combine map types, such as political and topographic maps. The document provides examples of different map types and instructs students to identify map types and information provided in sample maps from an atlas.

1. Map Skills—Types of Maps

3. Political Map

4. Topographical Map

5. Thematic Map