Thematic Map

A thematic map is more specific than a general reference map, displaying spatial patterns of a certain theme or attributes. A thematic tells a detailed story about a place. The interesting thing about this map is that it came from a published CIA file from 1996, showing terrain that is conducive to military movement in the former Yugoslavia (plains, hills, mountains). This was very relevant data at the time due to the conflict occurring and our later involvement. I did a six month tour in Bosnia and know firsthand the limiting ability of terrain features in regards to military operations.