THEMATIC MAP

This is a thematic map of Canada based on land cover which represents the surface properties of the land. This type of information is used to determine land use and value. In studying the map, it looks like the two most extensive land cover types in Canada are evergreen needle leaf forest and low vegetation/barren. I would guess that the big cities are shown on the map to give it perspective and a locational bearing. It would be interesting to compare this to a population map of the country. I think this is a great example of a “pretty” thematic map but it would have to be printed on a large scale to see any real detail of a specific area.

Link to website source:
http://www.statcan.ca/english/mapsgeo/example2.htm