Need. Knowledge about Different maps like so , height map , normal map

Muddock

I am looking for some resource where I can understand what these map do and why we use it maps like height map , normal map , ambient occlusion , curvature map I am using. Substance designer for texturing there lots of maps which I can use but until and unless I know what each map do I can't utilize it will really appreciate for your help

Xoliul

http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Category:TextureTypes

Muddock

Thanx man