Stem and Leaf Plots

Stem and leaf plots use data sets and put the first number in the first column and following numbers in the second column. This is a good way to also see the frequency among the data set. In this one, we see that income in the 300's is way more frequent than that of the 600s.

http://mainland.cctt.org/mathsummer/JosephBond/StemAndPlots/stem-and-leaf_std.htm

Box Plots

Box plots use data sets to show how particular sets of data within that group compare. In this one, it compares 3 machines and energy produced. Machine 3 was the highest, while 4 was the lowest.

http://itl.nist.gov/div898/handbook/eda/section3/boxplot.htm

Histograms

Histograms show the frequency of a certain statistic across time or within span a numerical data. This is an example of a histogram using test scores and the frequency that a particular score was given.

http://www.netmba.com/statistics/histogram/

Parallel Coordinate Graph

Parallel coordinate graphs use multiple variables in parallel lines to show the correlation between them. This is an example of one.

http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~cook/movabletype/archives/2007/10/parallel_coordi.html

Triangular Plots

Triangular plots show 3 different variables and use the three different points on the triangle to represent each. This one shows three political party allegiances and how they project(the dot) using the statistics within.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HIxK4HeQfGc/Se1bCVkfl9I/AAAAAAAAAGw/w3Ya0cyfACw/s320/tri.png

Windrose

Windrose charts use a compass like projection of winds and wind speeds. This is the Washington windrose.

http://www.climate.washington.edu/climate.html

Climograph

Climographs, like this one, use two separate variables to display climate patterns. This one shows temperature (red) and precipitation (blue) in Memphis.

http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/glossary/A_D/climograph.html

Population Profile

Population profiles use statistics to show how a population is represented or used to project future populations. This one shows the age of male and female immigrants in America.

http://www.populationaction.org/Publications/Reports/The_Shape_of_Things_to_Come/Chapter_Six_Subtypes_and_a_Speculative_Structure.shtml

Scatterplot

Scatterplots use two separate variables and graph them on an (X,Y) scale. The statistics are noted and the closer the dots are, the higher the correlation. This one shows women and men alcohol related deaths.

http://www.springerimages.com/Images/MedicineAndPublicHealth/5-10.1186_1471-2458-9-58-2

Index Value Plot

Index value plots are a good representation of statistics over time. This map shows streamflow over 10 years in the United States. The flow stays fairly balanced throughout that time span.

Lorenz Curve

The Lorenz curve takes into account the way things should be statistically compared to the way things actually are. This map is an example and it shows the income distribution for the population of Americans.

http://www.answers.com/topic/lorenz-curve

Bilateral Graph

Bilateral graphs uses 2 statistics to show how one correlates to another. In this map, we see the comparison for time taken off for personal illness or illness of a family member.

http://www.bls.gov/opub/ils/summary_10_06/illness_related_work_absences.htm

Nominal Area Choropleth Map

These maps use nominal data to portray how areas across compare to one another. This map shows ethnic groups across Iran.

http://www.payvand.com/news/08/mar/1294.html

Unstandardized Choropleth Maps

Unstandardized choropleth maps use raw numbers to show differences and similarities across an area in a certain statistic. This map shows unemployment rates in the US.

http://www.creativeclass.com/creative_class/2009/03/12/state-unemployment-map/

Standardized Choropleth Maps

Standardized choropleth maps use shading and statistics to show how certain areas compare. This is a population density map of the US.

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/facts/2011_fotw661.html

Univariate Choropleth Maps

Univariate choropleth maps use just one variable across a region or area to show certain statistics that are represented in different areas within. This is a map of the poll results for the states during the 2008 presidential election.

http://politicalkudzu.com/2008/11/04/2008-early-voting-presidential-election-poll-results/

Bivariate Choropleth Maps

Bivariate choropleth maps are much like classed and unclassed choropleth maps, except it shows two separate variables. This maps shows population and density of African Americans in North Carolina.

http://bp2.blogger.com/_CqvrLI3cmzw/R0Nx4pxTV3I/AAAAAAAAAC4/Zyn0S9_gD1I/s1600-h/Assignment_10.jpg

Unclassed Choropleth Maps

Unclassed choropleth maps use lines and shading on a much larger scale to show like regions. This map shows population density across America.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N4UekrSb1lE/TbTkFWcbUqI/AAAAAAAAAEE/dApt4JrlP6k/s1600/usdensity.jpg

Classed Choropleth Maps

Classed choropleth maps use shading and a legend to show statistics across an area. This one in particular shows the cost:expenditure for public education throughout America.

http://dashboard.ed.gov/statecomparison.aspx?i=ac&id=9&wt=40

Range Graded Proportional Circle Map

These maps use circles and widths of the circles to show the range of data across a region/area. This map shows channel width. The larger circles represent wider areas, while the smaller ones represent the smaller areas.

http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs-004-03/

Continuous Variable Proportional Circle Maps

These maps use circles and sizes of the circles to represent certain attributes across a certain area. This map shows the Mexican population in western America.

http://www.neiu.edu/%7Eejhowens/377/examples.htm

DOQQ Maps

DOQQ maps use aerial photography to show land in infrared or red/blue color infrared format. This particular map shows Lake Travis in Texas in Red imaging.

http://www.utexas.edu/depts/grg/hudson/grg360g/EGIS/final_project/spring04_projects/web_justin_reynolds/Lake%20Travis.htm

DEM Maps

DEM maps are digital elevation maps. They use digital imagery to show elevation of land. This is a DEM of Borneo.

http://borneobiofuels.blogspot.com/

DLG Maps

Digital line graphs are also provided by the USGS and use digital lines to portray land. This is a map of the northern quadrant of San Francisco. 

http://www.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/dlgvu/

DRG Maps

DRG maps are scanned images from the US Geological Service. This is one from Michigan. 

http://lter.msu.edu/maps/gis_data.php

Isopleth Maps

Isopleth maps use 3D imaging to often show elevation of a certain regions. There are other uses for the map. However, this is the most popular. This is a map of a mountain region in Antarctica.

http://www.skimountaineer.com/ROF/ROF.php?name=Morning

Isopach Maps

Isopach maps use contour lines to show thickness within a tabular unit or area. This map is a bit dated, but shows the thickness of the English channel basins. It does not necessarily mean deeper water, however it has increased subsidence, as noted on the maps footnote.

http://www.soton.ac.uk/~imw/Durlston-Bay-Lower-Purbeck.htm

Isohyet Maps

Isohyet maps use contour lines to show areas of equal precipitation.  In this map, Taranaki, a region of New Zealand is shown. The smallest circle resemble the area of the highest precipitation.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0808/S00090.htm

Isotach Map

Isotach maps use lines to show wind pressure in weather reports. Here we see a map of the US and wind pressure and currents.

http://schools-wikipedia.org/wp/w/Weather_map.htm

Isobars

Isobar maps are often used to show areas of similarity by using contour lines and numbers to correlate them. Here is a map of the US and atmospheric pressure rates.

http://weather.about.com/od/i/g/isobars.htm

LIDAR Mapping

LIDAR mapping is a form of mapping that uses a laser to translate distances between objects. Here is a LIDAR map from above. The laser that had to travel the least distance represents the tallest building.

http://www.technewsdaily.com/lasers-used-to-create-3-d-model-of-new-york-city-0548/

Doppler Radar

Doppler radars are used by virtually every weather company in America. They show intensity and direction of the weather that is being predicted to come. This is a doppler radar from Florida in 2004.

http://kwilklab.wordpress.com/2011/04/15/polarimetric-doppler-radar-rocks-the-house/

Black and White Aerial Photo

Black and white aerial photos are often used by military personnel. This photo was actually taken from an SR-71 jet in the 80's.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/world/cuba/lourdes-sigint9.htm

Infrared Aerial Photo

These maps/photos display an overhead photo of something, often in negative format. This is an aerial photo showing the leaves changing in the fall.

http://www.seaveyfieldguides.com/About%20Us/mapping_blue_ridge_parkway_vegetation.htm

Cartographic Animation

These maps often use color coded and 3d imaging to show a certain attribute about a particular area. In this map we see the effects of Mt. St Helens.

http://www.3dnworld.com/gallery.php?user=CHanson

Statistical Map

Statistical maps use color coded or numerical displays to show a distribution of a certain statistic over an area. We often see stats like rainfall or precipitation in these maps. This, for example, is a map conveying the precipitation across the USA.

http://www.theoildrum.com/node/7871

Cartograms

Cartograms are a color coded representation of a certain area's distribution in certain categories. This shows the division of republican and democratic voters in America for the 2004 election.

http://tabacco.blog-city.com/red_vs_blue_big_lie_maps__cartograms_of_2004_presidential_el.htm

Flow Maps

Flow maps show the direction, or flow, of how things come about. A series of events or cause effect, so to speak. This is a flow map/chart of the Gators offense last season and how it was so unorganized.

http://www.connectedmarketer.com/random/florida-gator-offense-flowchart/

Isoline Maps

Isoline maps use continuous lines that represent the same statistic or attribute of a certain area. This one shows the air pressure across America.

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/climate/sco/Education/wxmap/wxmap.php

Proportional Circle Maps

Proportional circle maps use circles of differentiating sizes to show the intesity or density of certain areas bases upon certain statistics. Here is a map that shows the voting patterns across the USA for Obama/McCain supporters. We see more red dots, but the blue dots are a lot bigger, hence why Obama won.

http://propagandica.wordpress.com/2008/11/

Choropleth Maps

Choropleth maps use shading and color coding to indicate differences or similarities within a certain area. The above map shows the different climates across America. As we see, it uses color coding to show the differences.

http://www2m.biglobe.ne.jp/%257EZenTech/English/Climate/USA/index.htm

Dot Distribution Map

Dot distribution maps use dots spread throughout the map that notify a particular feature. In this case, the map above displays earthquake activity across the world. The dots indicate the location and intensity of the earthquakes.

http://mapscripting.com/example-maps

Propaganda Maps

Propaganda maps are similar to mental maps, as they are a depiction of the world or a place by a particular person. Typically used in a satirical sense. Here we see a map of the world through the eyes or Reagan. This shows how the world was viewed as if USA and USSR were the only places that mattered at the time.

http://strangemaps.files.wordpress.com/2006/11/800px-reagan-digitised-poster.JPG?w=474&h=362

Hypsometric Maps

A hypsometric map shows elevation by either shading or contour lines. This is a map of Canada, where you can see the Rockies are extending up through the western part of the country, as indicated by the shading.

http://www.trailcanada.com/canada/map/relief/

PLSS Maps

PLSS maps, or Public Land Survey System, divide areas up into a rectangular grid to show public land that's owned by the federal government. This right here is a map of a portion of Utah.

http://www.utah.gov/maps/

Cadastral Map

Cadastral maps show boundaries or territories in a specific area. They are often used for neighborhood planning. This one appears to be community map that shows all the lots for houses and other buildings.

http://www.spaceage.co.in/cadastral-surveys.php

Thematic Map

Thematic maps are used to convey a particular area and how that area may have differentiating attributes. This map, for instance, shows how arid the land across America is. As you see, Florida has very moist soil, while practically all of Nevada has very dry soil.

http://soils.usda.gov/use/thematic/moist_regimes.html

Topographic Map

Topographic maps are a lot like planimetric maps, but will take into affect elevation. This map is a depiction of Romania that shows elevation by using different colors. Green displays lower elevation while the darker brown represents higher elevation.

http://maps.grida.no/go/graphic/romania_topographic_map

Planimetric Map

Planimetric maps are maps that will show an overhead view of a particular area. It won't take into affect elevation or any other natural elements. This one shows what looks like a city planning project. 

http://www.esri.com/mapmuseum/mapbook_gallery/volume20/wastewater1.html

Mental Map

Mental maps are a depiction of how the world is seen through ones eyes. This one is an image of how a thriving Chinese economy views the economic struggle of America.

http://www.economist.com/node/13326106?Story_ID=13326106