Sunday, April 13, 2014

Planimetric Map


http://www.stockmapagency.com/Political_Map_France_C-Fran-2007-Pol.php
The map shown above is an example of a planimetric map. A planimetric map is a map that shows no topography or physical relief. It only displays two-dimensional information about a region or area. Maps like these are generally used as street maps, they are overly generalized and often leave out certain things to better suit the purpose of the map. The map above is a planimetric map in that it shows no relief. It shows France and its neighbors, but leaves out any physical properties, and only shows major highways, cities, and borders.

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