Topographic Map

Topographic Map

This map is from the Library of Cngress and dates back to 1777.

A map depicting terrain relief showing ground elevation, usually through either contour lines or spot elevations. The map represents the horizontal and vertical positions of the features represented. It is a graphic representation delineating natural and man-made features of an area or region in a way that shows their relative positions and elevations.

Planimetric Map

Planimetric Map
A map showing only the horizontal position of features on the Earth's surface which show geographic objects, natural and cultural physical features, and entities without topographic features such as roads, buildings, and water bodies that are visible and identifiable on aerial photographs, but which can be compiled into map features through photogrammetric or surveying procedures.

Mental Map

Mental Map

Mental Maps are the views of a person's surroundings as they picture it in their minds eye. Above is a Mental Map that an individual drew as they remembered the streets of London.