Statistical Map

A statistical map represents various types of statistical data in a map form. For example, data such as rainfall and voting history could be displayed on a statistical map.

The example map of Napoleon’s Russian campaign of 1812. The encyclopedia Britannica explained that the map is showing, “The size of Napoleon’s army is shown by the dwindling width of the lines of advance (green) and retreat (gold). The retreat information is correlated with a temperature scale shown along the lower portion of the map. Published by Charles Minard in 1869.”

Reference URL: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/70821/Statistical-map-of-Napoleons-Russian-campaign-of-1812-The-size