Parts of a MapTEKS WG.13a;21a-c;22c

Parts of a MapTEKS WG.13a;21a-c;22c

Parts of a MapParts of a Map

Most maps have the following elements, which are necessary to read and understand them

See page 12

Most maps have the following elements, which are necessary to read and understand them

See page 12

TitleTitle

The title explains the subject of the map and gives you an idea of what information the map conveys

The title explains the subject of the map and gives you an idea of what information the map conveys

Compass RoseCompass Rose The compass rose shows you

directions on a map Cardinal directions are north,

south, east, and west Intermediate directions are

northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast

The compass rose shows you directions on a map

Cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west

Intermediate directions are northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast

Compass RoseCompass Rose

LabelsLabels

Labels are words or phrases that explain features on the map

Labels are words or phrases that explain features on the map

Legend/KeyLegend/Key

A legend or key lists and explains the symbols and use of color on the map

A legend or key lists and explains the symbols and use of color on the map

Lines of LatitudeLines of Latitude

These are imaginary lines that measure distance north or south of the equator and run from east to west on the map.

These lines are also called parallels because they do not touch.

These are imaginary lines that measure distance north or south of the equator and run from east to west on the map.

These lines are also called parallels because they do not touch.

Lines of LatitudeLines of Latitude

Some important lines of latitude are:

A. The Equator - 0°

B. The Tropic of Cancer - 23º 26’ N

C. The Tropic of Capricorn - 23º 26’ S

D. The Arctic Circle - 66° 33’ N

E. The Antarctic Circle - 66° 33’ S

Some important lines of latitude are:

A. The Equator - 0°

B. The Tropic of Cancer - 23º 26’ N

C. The Tropic of Capricorn - 23º 26’ S

D. The Arctic Circle - 66° 33’ N

E. The Antarctic Circle - 66° 33’ S

Lines of LongitudeLines of Longitude

These are imaginary lines that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian and run from north to south on the map. These lines connect at the north and south poles. These lines are also called meridians.

These are imaginary lines that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian and run from north to south on the map. These lines connect at the north and south poles. These lines are also called meridians.

Absolute and Relative LocationAbsolute and Relative Location

Latitude and longitude lines are used to find absolute location. This is an exact point on the earth.

Relative location is NOT an exact location. People use direction and distance to give a general idea of where something is.

Latitude and longitude lines are used to find absolute location. This is an exact point on the earth.

Relative location is NOT an exact location. People use direction and distance to give a general idea of where something is.

ScaleScale

Scale shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth

Scale shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth

ScaleScale

Ratio Scale - Shows the distance on the map compared to real earth measurement (1 = 30,000,000, 1 = 500 miles)

Bar Scale - Shows the ratio of distance on the map to distance on the earth (Page 12)

Ratio Scale - Shows the distance on the map compared to real earth measurement (1 = 30,000,000, 1 = 500 miles)

Bar Scale - Shows the ratio of distance on the map to distance on the earth (Page 12)

SymbolsSymbols

Symbols represent items such as capital cities, economic activities, or natural resources. Check the map legend for more details (Page 17)

Symbols represent items such as capital cities, economic activities, or natural resources. Check the map legend for more details (Page 17)

Parts of a MapParts of a Map

ColorsColors

Colors represent a variety of information on a map. The map legend indicates what the colors mean.

Colors represent a variety of information on a map. The map legend indicates what the colors mean.

ColorsColors

Here are some common colors Blue = Water

Here are some common colors Blue = Water

Contour MapsContour Maps

Contour lines are a way of representing elevation on a map. Lines that are closer together mean the elevation is steeper.

Contour lines are a way of representing elevation on a map. Lines that are closer together mean the elevation is steeper.

Contour MapsContour Maps

Contour MapsContour Maps