This is the Map Glossary where you can find out about all the different features on a map and their definition.
Compass Rose- the compass rose is the feature that shows you which way is North, South, East and West, some maps only have a North point.
Scale- maps don't show the actual size of that area, so they take the map down to a scale and the scale can be 1km in actual size is shown as 1cm on the map.
Symbols- Symbols are icons or pictures that represent points of interest.
Political Boundaries- Political Boundaries are lines that separate the different states and even different countries in continents.
Scale- maps don't show the actual size of that area, so they take the map down to a scale and the scale can be 1km in actual size is shown as 1cm on the map.
Symbols- Symbols are icons or pictures that represent points of interest.
Political Boundaries- Political Boundaries are lines that separate the different states and even different countries in continents.