http://maps.howstuffworks.com/

This is a useful site for looking at a wide variety of premade thematic maps. 

Concepts for Geographic Thinking: Spatial Significance, and Patterns and Trends

what's inside: maps channel

HowStuffWorks Maps show locations and major features around the world's regions. Explore continents, countries, cities and islands across the globe using our interactive maps.

·         World Features

·         World Oceans

·         Africa

·         Asia

·         Australia

·         Caribbean

·         Europe

·         Middle East

·         North America

·         Polar Regions

·         More Topics

North America

Maps of North America show the location of countries and regions in North America. Check out our interactive maps of North America. See more »

Explore These Maps:

·         Canada

·         Greenland

·         Mexico

·         United States