Dot Distribution Maps

Dot Distribution Maps use dots to show what they are trying to show. In this specific map they use Dots to show population. This is the population map from the 2000 census. This map is depicting what the nation would look like form space at night if lights were turned on. Each white dot represents 7500 people

http://www.census.gov/geo/www/mapGallery/2kpopden.html