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Physical maps: A map of the locations of identifiable landmarks Political maps: Political maps are designed to show governmental boundaries of countries, states and counties. Topographic maps: a topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail Thematic maps: A thematic map is a type of map especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.

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Physical maps: Amapof the locations of identifiable landmarks

Political maps: Political mapsare designed to show governmental boundaries of countries, states and counties.

Topographic maps: atopographic mapis a type ofmapcharacterized by large-scale detail

Thematic maps: Athematic mapis a type ofmapespecially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.