Cartograms

Cartograms are another thematic type of map that show something other than typical land area and distance. The geometry of the maps is always altered to show what the map is trying to show. The changing of the geometry gives more effect where information is wanting to be conveyed. This map shows results of a presidential election in 2008. The blue being republic winnings and red being democratic winners. These maps are not always completely accurate because this doesn't show how every single person voted just the total numbers of counties.

Map Found Here: http://www.dashboardinsight.com/articles/new-concepts-in-business-intelligence/maps-of-the-2008-us-presidential-election-results.aspx