Defination of All kinds of Maps

All Kinds Of Maps 

Atlas Maps:-

          Atlas maps are prepared for countries, continents and world with less details and general information. These maps provide important information about larger areas, for example, distribution of rainfall, temperature, forests, minerals and climatic conditions at continental level.

Topographical maps:

          Topographical maps are prepared for smaller areas with all the details, for example, low lying and elevated areas, rivers, streams, forests, railways, roads, footpaths, canals and wells etc. present in that area.

Cadastral Maps:-

          These are large scale maps. These maps contain more details as compared to topographical maps. These maps provide information at village level about ownership of farms and houses. Similarly cadastral maps of cities provide detailed information about every house, block, street, road, parks and markets etc.