1. The regional scope is divided into

world map, hemisphere map, continent map, ocean map, sea map, country (region) map, province map, city and county map, etc.

2. Special subjects are divided into

natural map, population map, economic map, political map, cultural map and historical map.

3. Applications are divided into

reference maps, teaching maps, topographic maps, aviation maps, nautical charts, coastal maps, astronomical maps, traffic maps, tourist maps, etc.

4. The use forms are divided into

wall charts, desktop charts, atlases (volumes), field maps, etc.

5. The forms of expression are

miniature map, digital map, electronic map, image map, etc.

Extended data:

Components:

Graphic elements:

are the contents expressed by the map according to the requirements of cartography. Including notes and geoscience foundation.

Mathematical elements:

Elements that are used to determine the spatial correlation positions of geoscience elements and act as the "skeleton" of map content.

Auxiliary elements:

Explain the map compilation status and the contents that must be provided for the convenience of map application.

Supplementary explanation:

The content and form of the theme map are supplemented by maps, statistical charts, profiles, photos and words. It can be arranged at an appropriate position on the main drawing as required.

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