I'm the Map

So this assignment was really cool, it was my first time using Google Earth so needless to say I will have another distraction from homework from now on. For my location in the world, I chose Shalimar, FL. The reason is I have spent every summer at his house and marina since I was five years old. So this area has been very important too me. Over the years he has lived in two different houses so to be current I have indicated where both houses where. The white colored lines that run through the ocean show that route that was used for three things: to get our boating license that was the route to the marina from his house, to canoe from the house to the marina and also for our regatta race we would take that path. Other locations on the map that are important are, obviously the Shalimar Yacht Basin and the Shalimar Yacht Club. The Basin is one of the most respected and well known marinas in the area and the club is a sailing club that teaches children and young adults the ropes of ocean (so they have some of the best steak salads in the world, fyi). The giant white marked area is the place where we love to go deep sea fishing. The spot is not all the way in the ocean but with my sisters strong aversion to sharks that is as far out as we can go without causing a panic attack. Shalimar is just a small blip on the map of Florida, without the large flocks of tourist every summer and all locally owned shops Shalimar is hands down my favorite place in the world.



As for my other maps, thanks to Google Image I have been able to find a Chloropeth map and a Topographic map.

Chloropeth Map
This is a map of religious affiliations in 2000. I chose it because it was really clear on the numbers of people and of course for the pretty colors, also for the details that are included that show the depth of the research.

Topographic Map
I chose this map because I <3 topographic maps. Ever since I was little I have been attracted to them for some reason. The concept of seeing a type of land mass on paper is very intriguing. This map is of India, which has many different types of landscapes and could be considered a good example for this particular assignment.