The maps are used for various purposes. One map shows a small area and a few facts. Another map may contain as many facts as a big book. When many maps are put together we get an Atlas. There are different types of maps; some of them are described below :
1. Physical Maps or Relief maps : The Maps showing natural features of the Earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans etc., are called physical or relief maps.
2. Political Maps : Maps showing cities, countries, states, towns and villages with their boundaries are called political maps.
3. Thematic Maps : Some maps focus on specific information such as roads, maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries etc., Eire known as thematic maps.