Thematic Map

A Thematic Map displays the spatial distribution of an attribute that is relating to a specific theme.  This example from 2007 shows us the spatial distribution of Governors and whether they were republican or democrat while they were in the office.  This type of map is generally fairly easy to read and should make sense to almost all readers.  From this map we can make a couple of assumptions; although the two different types of offices were spread out through the country, the republicans took the states farthers in the southeast, as well as the four states with the most electoral votes.

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