Thematic scope of spatial data – both topographical and geographical – presented on maps is enormous. It can embrace processes and phenomena that occur as discrete or continuous, that are measured in nominal, ordinal, interval or ratio scales. It is also important if the data is absolute or relative. Visualization of such data variety is a process which involves choice of both proper cartographic methods and graphic variables. The role of a map in analysis of spatial structure is not only a visual assessment (most often in an ordinal scale), but what is more important, a map presents a source data used in investigation on characteristics and regularity of spatial data distribution. The research aimed to explain occurrence of a particular spatial pattern and their local and regional changeability. The quantitative indicators of spatial structure (e.g. indicators of homogeneity, diversity) as the result of spatial analysis are presented in a form of cartographic models. The visualization of the outcomes allow for more detailed recognition and description of spatial structure of the phenomena. Among the methods of cartographic presentation, in the paper there are used: choropleth map, geometric choropleth map, dasimetric map and isoline map. These cartographic presentations constitute the models of various characteristics of spatial patterns and relationships. The methods of modeling and presentation of analysis presented in the paper, refer to real distribution of phenomena. Therefore it considers their local and regional variation, that is of great importance for practical aspect of research.

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