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    Reference Map vs. Thematic Map: 18 Map Types to …

    • Knowing the different map types and the purposes they serve is important when selecting or creating a map. If I am trying to find driving directions, I would use a road map that is a reference map explaining fea… See more

    Differences Between Reference and Thematic Maps

    Often, a map will have characteristics of both reference and thematic maps. Weather maps will focus on the theme of weather events, like temperatures and wind. Howe… See more

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    Reference Maps

    Reference maps show the reader what is where. They once illustrated qualities that do not … See more

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    Thematic Maps

    Thematic maps help us ask questions across an area of space. They focus on one topic to make a point, or multiple ideas to help support analysis. Thematic mapping sits at the h… See more

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    Conclusion

    Reference vs thematic maps is an everyday question for a GIS student, analyst, or programmer. Reference maps are used to communicate location on more static data points. The… See more

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