KnowraDot distribution mapLinked fromLinked fromThe 4 pages that link to Dot distribution map, each with the reason it gives.All 4Broader topic 2Compared with 2Thematic mapBroader topic: Its dots can make geographic concentration and dispersion visible.Isarithmic mapCompared with: Dots preserve discrete counts instead of implying values continuously between locations.Proportional symbol mapCompared with: Dots emphasize distribution, while proportional symbols emphasize totals at mapped locations.Arthur H. RobinsonBroader topic: It illustrates the kinds of spatial patterns thematic cartography organizes and communicates.