{"id":90889,"date":"2025-02-04T08:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/?p=90889"},"modified":"2025-04-12T07:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T12:54:05","slug":"time-in-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/time-in-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"Time in Maps: 10 Types of Temporal Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image90889_e26786-e1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_e26786-e1 size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-768x433.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Temporal Maps\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-91746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-678x382.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-550x310.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-115x65.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Types-of-Temporal-Maps.jpg 1230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some maps are timeless. While others, well, they have time in them. These temporal maps can be hard to display. So, that&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve created this list of 10 ways to show <strong>time in maps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Static Timestamps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Static timestamp maps keep it basic. Each one includes a specific date or period. When you put them side-by-side, you can compare how they&#8217;re different.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_d0a2fd-8d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_d0a2fd-8d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-678x236.jpg\" alt=\"Static Timestamp Maps\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-90893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-678x236.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-200x70.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-425x148.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-550x192.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-115x40.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps-360x125.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Static-Timestamp-Maps.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/presidential-election-map-collection-america\/\">election maps<\/a> can show you which party came to power. You can even see newly formed states. This type of temporal map is useful for showing change over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Time Sliders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have an interactive map? Incorporate a time slider at the bottom or side of the map. This is common for viewing changes like urban growth, deforestation, or <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/climate-change-effects-maps\/\">sea-level rise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_39312a-ac .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_39312a-ac\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-678x236.jpg\" alt=\"Time Slider\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-90894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-678x236.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-200x70.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-425x148.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-550x192.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-115x40.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider-360x125.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Time-Slider.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can adjust the time frame and select the time period they want. For instance, they can align specific periods based on their geographical extent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Animated Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_70886b-52.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image90889_70886b-52 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:275px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image90889_70886b-52.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image90889_70886b-52 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image90889_70886b-52 figure{max-width:275px;}.kb-image90889_70886b-52 .image-is-svg, .kb-image90889_70886b-52 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image90889_70886b-52 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_70886b-52\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"319\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Animated-Map.gif\" alt=\"Animated Map\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-90895\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maps that include animations show changes over time. It includes overlapping layers that can be toggled on and off. As such, you can compare different periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/time-series-animation-arcgis\/\">Time series animated maps<\/a> are perfect for weather patterns moving. Other scenarios that use animated maps are the spread of an epidemic or historical territorial changes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Flow Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf .image-is-svg, .kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_7f8d08-cf\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-425x240.png\" alt=\"distributive flow map\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-425x240.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-678x383.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-580x326.png 580w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-174x98.png 174w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-70x40.png 70w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-550x310.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-115x65.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-850x480.png 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map-275x155.png 275w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Distributive-Flow-Map.png 973w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Flow maps show how things move over time. They use arrows or lines of varying thickness. Each shows the direction and volume of movement over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll often see <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/flow-maps\/\">flow maps<\/a> for migration patterns, trade routes, or traffic flow. They show where things start and end, adding the dimension of when.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Space-Time Cube Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_180dd3-8e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_180dd3-8e\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-300x214.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-90896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-200x143.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-115x82.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-360x257.png 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image.png 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/space-time-cubes\/\">Space-time cubes<\/a> show data across both space and time within a 3D framework. We use them sparsely in GIS. But they&#8217;re ideal for showing patterns in geographical space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this model, the horizontal axes represent latitude and longitude, while the vertical axis corresponds to time. Each cube is a slice of time with a value associated with it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Swipe and Spyglass Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_b7c7ab-62 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_b7c7ab-62\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"Spyglass Map\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-90901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map-678x521.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map-200x154.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map-425x327.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map-550x423.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map-115x88.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map-360x277.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spyglass-Map.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine having two maps placed on top of each other. Using a &#8220;swipe&#8221;, you can slide back and forth to reveal different eras of time. It&#8217;s also helpful for before and after disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, magnifying glass maps allow you to hover a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/StorytellingSwipe\/index.html?appid=97ae55e015774b7ea89fd0a52ca551c2&amp;webmap=60a6d8d2ab754250918e7fc21d7ac999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual spyglass<\/a> over a map. As you hover over the map, you can compare time from two different eras.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Event Markers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Event markers are a basic concept to show time in maps. The idea behind it is that you simply place markers on a map. Each marker has labels with dates and descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve seen event markers on maps for marking significant events. This is much more common in <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/best-maps-webmaps\/\">web maps<\/a> because it allows users to explore events in a spatial context.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Time Spirals<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:275px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96 figure{max-width:275px;}.kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96 .image-is-svg, .kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_e0dbfe-96\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-300x266.jpg\" alt=\"Timescale Map\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-90898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-678x600.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-200x177.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-425x376.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-550x487.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-115x102.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-1000x885.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map-360x319.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timescale-Map.jpg 1157w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s debatable if this is even a map. But this <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.usgs.gov\/gip\/2008\/58\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geologic Time Spiral<\/a> visual from the USGS is one of my favorite designs of all time. It\u2019s unique because it shows all the geologic eras throughout history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the other maps on this list, it\u2019s been customized significantly. From the Paleozoic to the Cenozoic eras, each one displays its periods and how they stand out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Temporal Charts<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_564cc7-76.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image90889_564cc7-76 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:375px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image90889_564cc7-76.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image90889_564cc7-76 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image90889_564cc7-76 figure{max-width:375px;}.kb-image90889_564cc7-76 .image-is-svg, .kb-image90889_564cc7-76 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image90889_564cc7-76 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_564cc7-76\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Coxcomb-Chart-Maps-425x259.png\" alt=\"Coxcomb Chart Maps\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Coxcomb-Chart-Maps-425x259.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Coxcomb-Chart-Maps-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Coxcomb-Chart-Maps-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Coxcomb-Chart-Maps-200x122.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Coxcomb-Chart-Maps-550x335.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Coxcomb-Chart-Maps-115x70.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Coxcomb-Chart-Maps.png 628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea behind this concept is to show a map and include temporal charts within the map. Both line graphs and Coxcomb charts are great for showing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embedding temporal charts directly in your maps gives them geographic context. This approach allows for a direct visual correlation between the <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/what-is-geodata-geospatial-data\/\">spatial data<\/a> and its temporal changes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Isochrone Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image90889_1eb650-79 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image90889_1eb650-79\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Isochronic-Maps-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Isochronic Maps\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-90899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Isochronic-Maps-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Isochronic-Maps-200x151.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Isochronic-Maps-425x321.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Isochronic-Maps-115x87.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Isochronic-Maps-360x272.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Isochronic-Maps.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We use isochrone maps to show drive time within a specific time frame. 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