One type of map that would be interesting to examine would be those of the Biblical variety. By this, I mean maps that convey information about the Old and New Testaments rather than maps that were actually made during “Biblical times” (although some maps could belong to both categories). This could also be expanded to include maps created in the context of all global religions.

Another type of map that would be beneficial to explore would be a family tree. While a family tree isn’t a map in the conventional sense, they do graphically represent the relationships between groups of people, which could be argued is one of the main purposes of geopolitical maps. Furthermore, due to the popularity of online genealogy provided through services such as Ancestry and 23andMe, it is very likely that more people in the modern era have created genealogical maps than geographical or geopolitical maps.

Lastly, consideration should be given to maps of political subdivisions both in the United States and around the world. One example of such a map would be a map of United States congressional districts, which are often gerrymandered by both major political parties. A discussion of these types of maps could include a reflection on the real-life consequences of these maps.