Topographic Map

http://mail.colonial.net/~hkaiter/topographic_maps.html

This is a topographic map. A topographic map is similar to a planimetric map, but it shows altitude in addition to the horizontal aspect. This is a map of a mountain with a peak altitude of 5117 units. This map doesn't show what unit it is measured in so it could be in meters, feet, or some other unit. The x in the middle of the map represents the benchmark or highest altitude. When the contour lines are close together it means the relief has a steep slope and when the lines are far apart, it has a gentle slope.

Planimetric Map

http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/chennai/2011/06/20/harnessing-the-power-of-maps-to-lend-voice-to-the-voiceless-the-case-of-the-mapping-workshop-at-olcott-memorial-school/

. A planimetric map does not show any elevation, but just the horizontal aspects of the area. There is no elevation shown in this map of Australia.

Mental Map

http://www.fedstats.gov/kids/mapstats/concepts_mentalmaps.html

This map is showing someone's interpretation of Nottingham City Centre. It looks like this map was drawn quickly because it is pretty sloppy.