An Introduction to the Use of Maps
Channel: Rueschhoff Teaches
Date: 2020-06-15

This is the second lesson of our World Geography course.  In this lesson, Mr. Rueschhoff goes over the different uses of maps such as general reference, topographic, navigational, and thematic maps.  He also explains  the important things to look for on any map you use.  As geographers and other analysts will often use Thematic Maps, the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are discussed as well as the function and use of the following Thematic Maps:  Dot Density, Proportional Symbol, Flow, Chorochromatic, Choropleth, and Isopleth Maps.

This lesson is designed to answer specific standards of the Texas Educational Knowledge Standards for the World Geography studies course.  But the information is relevant and helpful to anyone who ever takes a look at a map.