All About MapsTypes, Tools, and Use

• Physical Maps– Show mountains,

lakes, rivers, and other physical features

• Political Maps– Show boundaries such

as countries, states, provinces

• Historical Maps– Economic activities,

migration, battles,

What are the different types of maps?

• Legend• Compass Rose– Cardinal directions:

North South East West• Scale– Ratio between

distance on map and actual distance on earth

• Symbols, Lines, Color

What tools help us read maps?

• Latitude Lines• Also called parallels• Go from east to west• Equator line is 0 degrees

latitude

• Longitude Lines• Also called meridians• Go from north to south• Not parallel• Prime Meridian is 0

degrees longitude

What is the Geographic Grid System?