When making a map, Cartographers (map makers) cannot write out everything and make it fit. They need quick, simple drawings, called map symbols, to replace written infor… See more

This map of Tennessee has a key that shows how the land is used. Tiny symbols that look like pigs, plants, and stone show where animals are raised for food, where plants are … See more

You may wonder what the difference is between a map key and a map legend. The key makes the map understandable. The map legend usually includes not only the map key to … See more

The compass on a map is called a compass rose. Its main function is to point north, but it almost always shows the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west). Som… See more