Weather Forecasting map

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Weather forecasting maps are another type of special purpose map. It shows the meteorological conditions of the United States at a specific time.

Historical Map

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Historical maps are a special purpose map. It shows a map from the past.

Statistic Map

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Statistical maps shows a variation in quantity of a certain factor. This particular map shows the variation of rainfall.

Cartogram

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A cartogram is a map that uses a thematic variable is substituted for land area. The map is distorted to portray the variable.

State Plan Coordinate System

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Each state has a different coordinate system, this map shows California's coordinate system. State coordinate systems use feet, not meters.

PLSS

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PLSS maps covers most of the United States except the 13 original colonies and Texas. Everything else is considered "unsystematic". It has 34 principal meridians and baselines.

Cadastral Map

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Cadastral maps show boundaries and land ownership. It uses the metes and bounds system.