Windrose

A windrose is a tool used by meteorologist to determine wind speed and direction. This circular tool is aligned with degrees as well as 16 precise wind directions.

Unstandardized Choropleth Map

A unstandardized choropleth map does not have any values. Instead, it just notes the variable exists in the region. This is seen in this where only the most populous minority cohort is labeled a color on the map. No number is assigned to this variable.

https://courseware.e-education.psu.edu/courses/geog482/graphics/citationexample.jpg 

Univariate Choropleth Map

A Univariate Choropleth map only measures one variable instead of two or more like its counterparts. This map shows ranges in population in the US.

http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/oct/images/07_0091_02.gif

Unclassed Choropleth Map

Unclassed Choropleth Maps use the same techniques of choropleth maps. However, the shading does not depend on a range of values. Instead each shade is given a different value. This map shows population numbers in France. 

http://www.math.yorku.ca/SCS/Gallery/images/dupin2.gif

Triangle Plot

A Triangle plot is used to show the values of three variables on a graph. These types of maps are used by geologist to compare soil deposits. However, they can be used for a variety of things. The graph above compares votes for different political parties.

http://www.ex-parrot.com/%7Echris/tmp/talk-2004-06-15/end-of-2003.png

Topographic Map

Topographic map are detailed to include all characteristics of the terrain. Specifically, the elevation which are denoted by the contour lines. This map shows a hiking trail that is thoroughly detailed. 

http://www.hunter-ed.com/images/graphics/hiking_topographic_map.gif

Thematic Map

Thematic maps are simple maps that can portray an array of things. Most notably, geographic, political, economic, population features. 

http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/themap.jpg