Unlike the rest of its 'iso-' cousins, Isopach maps do not pertain specifically to a meteorology aspect of mapping, they actually serve a much lower purpose. Isopachs pertain to depth and thickness of a geological layer. Often used to determine depths of shale, clay or bedrock in the aide of mining, farming, or oil drilling.
Found - www.pubs.usgs.gov
This blog is a map catalog in which I am displaying fifty different types of maps and a tid-bit of information that looks into the purpose of the map!