The purpose of political maps. What information do they contain? What is able to be gleaned from studying political maps?

Would like a straight up answer or some sources, thank you.

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http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS705US707&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=political+maps

Read lots and take good notes.