Map Classification Based on ICA and Certain Criteria

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In general, a map is a description of the Earth's surface on a flat plane that is reduced by using a certain scale where the map is divided into several types or classifications.

In addition, there are also several forms of maps today, ranging from relief maps, flat maps, to digital maps.

The map elements themselves consist of:

  • map title,
  • legend or description,
  • scale,
  • symbols,
  • map color,
  • font type,
  • astronomical line,
  • inset,
  • map outline,
  • and others.

These various elements are expected to be able to make it easier to understand a map.

now, this time we will discuss in more detail related to map classification. Listen carefully to the review below until it's finished!

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Map Classification Based on ICA

map classification by ica

Based on the ICA (International Cantographic Association), maps are divided into several types, including:

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a. Topographic maps

It is a map that depicts the shape of the earth's surface vertically.

When viewed from the scale, topographic maps are categorized into four parts, namely:

  • Large scale, ie less than 1:25,000;
  • Medium scale, which is between 1:25,000 – 1:250,000;
  • Small scale, ie between 1:250,000 – 1:2,500,000;
  • The scale is very small, which is more than 1:2,500,000.

b. Road Map (Chart)

Is a map that is used in travel, be it land, sea, or air.

The appearance on the map is also very interesting because it also functions as a guide.

Roadmaps have varying scales, which are between 1:200,000 – 1:1,000,000.

c. Custom Map

Is a map that is used to describe data with various special themes.

Map Classification Based on Certain Criteria

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Based on certain criteria, maps are divided into several types, including:

  • Photo Map, which is a map made from a mosaic of aerial photographs.
  • Line Map, which is a map created using the symbols of points, lines, and areas.
  • Base Map, which is a map that is used as the basis for making thematic maps and only describes roads, rivers, and coastlines.

Map Classification Based on Content

explain 3 map classifications

Based on its contents, maps are divided into several types, including:

a. General Map

The various types of maps seen from their contents are first general maps.

In this general map, you will describe part or all of the earth's surface that you see in general.

This general map will also describe natural sightings as well as sightings from man-made.

There are also general maps that are known into three types, including:

  • World map.
  • A chorographic map is a map that explains and describes all or part of the surface. For example on the map of the city of East Java.
  • Topographic map, is a map that describes and explains the surface of the earth's relief with various contour lines as an explanation. These various lines will also show the earth's surface as well as the difference in altitude in an area. For example roads, rivers, settlements and others.

b. Custom Maps or Thematic Maps

Various types of maps based on the content of the next are special maps or thematic maps.

This map will generally describe and explain an aspect or a special phenomenon on the earth's surface.

For example, the map of the distribution of flora and fauna, the map of the distribution of mining products, the map of population density, and others.

Map Classification Based on Shape

map classification by scale

Based on the shape, the map is divided into several types, including:

a. Embossed Map

An embossed map is a map made in 3 dimensions.

This map looks very similar to the actual shape of the earth's surface.

In the embossed map also has colors and embossed surfaces as well as various clear contours.

For example, in mountainous areas, the surface of the map will see the color of the sea, towering, the color of the lowlands and high will also look different.

b. Digital Map

Judging from the name, this type of map was created using a computer.

Digital maps will later display various data stored in the computer's memory.

In order to be able to see it, you can display this digital map on a computer screen using map info and arc info programs.

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c. Flat Map

A flat map is a type of map created on a flat surface such as paper, cloth, canvas to plywood.

In general, this one map will look like a map that is often used and recognized.

There are also pictures of the earth's surface, different colors and explanations of scale and symbols.

Map Classification Based on Scale

map classification based on statistics

Based on the scale, the map is divided into several types, including:

a. Small Scale Map

Small-scale maps are generally used to describe and describe large areas.

Examples such as Indonesia maps, English maps, Thailand maps and others.

A map on a small scale is also a map that has a scale size between 1:500,000 to 1:1,000,000.

b. Medium Scale Map

This one map has a scale size between 1:250,000 to 1:500,000.

Where this one map is used to describe and explain the map with a slightly larger area.

For example, for a map of the province of East Java, a map of the province of Bangka Belitung and others.

c. Large Scale Map

The next type of map is a large-scale map.

This map has a scale between 1:5,000 and 1:250,000.

In general, this one map is used for a narrow area.

Examples are the Tanjung Benoa Urban Village map, the Rawa Village Village map, the Muara Rapak Village map and others.

d. Cadastre Map

A cadastral map is a map that describes the area of ​​the land map or the map contained in the land certificate.

In this one cadastral map also has a scale size between 1:100 to 1:5,000.

e. Geographic Map

The scale of this map has a scale between 1: 1,000,000.

Geographical map itself is a type of map that is generally used to describe as well as to explain a group of countries on earth.

Examples are maps of countries in Asia, maps of countries in the Americas, maps of countries in Africa, maps of countries in Southeast Asia and beyond other.

Read also: Map Projection

Map Classification by Object

map classification based on certain criteria

Based on the object, the map is divided into several types, including:

a. Stationary Map

Stationary map is a type of map that depicts stable or fixed conditions in an area.

Examples for stationary maps are maps of certain areas, land maps, geological maps, and others.

b. Dynamic Map

A dynamic map is a type of map that will describe unstable and changing conditions in an area.

Examples for dynamic maps are river flow maps, population displacement maps, regional expansion maps, and others.

Map Classification Based on Data Source

derived maps

Based on the data source, maps are divided into several types, including:

a. Derivative Map

A derived map is a type of map created based on an existing map reference.

Therefore, making this derivative map will not require survey activities directly to the field.

b. Master Map

Master map is a type of map produced from direct survey activities in the field.

In general, this type of map is used as the basis for making topographic maps.

The master map is also used as a reference on other maps.

Map Classification Based on Statistics

Qualitative Distribution Statistics

Based on statistics, maps are divided into several types, including:

a. Quantitative Distribution Statistics Map

Qualitative distribution statistical map is a type of map that will describe the amount of data which is generally seen based on percentage calculations.

Examples of this type of map are rainfall maps, population maps, population income maps, and others.

b. Qualitative Distribution Statistics Map

Qualitative distribution statistical map is a type of map that will show the diversity of data types, regardless of the amount.

Examples of this type of map are cultural maps, land maps, religious maps, and others.

That's all for articles related to map classification that we can convey, hopefully it's useful!

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