Maps

Parts of a Map•Key – explains the symbols used on a map•Boundary Lines – highlights the borders

between countries or other regions•Compass rose – a marker that indicates the

cardinal directions (north, south, east, west)•Cities – represented by a dot•Capitals – national capitals are represented

(usually) by a star with a circle•Scale bar – shows the scale distance used on

a map

KEY

Boundaries

Compass Rose

Cities

Capital Cities

Scale Bars

Using Scale

•Scale – a proportion between the distance on a map and the distance in real life

•Small scale maps – shows a large area but not a lot of detail

•Large scale maps – show a small area but a lot of detail

Small scale map

Large scale map

Types of Maps

•General Purpose Maps – show a wide range of information about an area▫Physical maps – shows the location and

topography (physical features)▫Political maps – show the boundaries

between countries or states. Often include human-made features

•Special Purpose Maps – emphasize a single idea or particular piece of information

Physical Map

Political Map

Special Purpose Map