Most maps use compromise projections. Airplanes use Equidistant projections. Once Will has an outline of the area he fills in the details. Physical thematic maps show land formations, rocks and minerals, or weather. Cultural thematic maps show population, languages, religion, or economic trends.
Maps can be a combination of different types.
A physical map may also show outlines of states, and political maps may show oceans and lakes. Sometimes maps are made for special occasions. Using Will's map, a person flying an airplane could find Knoxville from anywhere else in the world. As you can see, without maps and mapmakers like Will Fontanez and the UTK Cartographic Services Laboratory, we would truly be lost. Mapmaker Crossword Puzzle - print it out and pass it around.