(a) On the basis of scale, maps can be classified into:
- Large scale maps: Large amount of detail; can only show a small area.
- Small scale map: Small amount of detail; can show a large area.
(b) On the basis of utility and purpose, they are classified as:
- General maps / Topographic Maps (physical and political maps)
- Thematic map (spatial variations of single phenomena)
- Special purpose maps (Braille maps for blind people, maps for neo literates, military maps, navigational charts, etc).
