Mapping It Out

A view of an area at a greatly reduced size What is a map? A view of an area at a greatly reduced size

Why make maps? They show people where things are. Can include information on population, elevation, resources, etc. They show you how to get places you want to go. To present information concisely (in a small note area like a piece of paper so we can analyze it)

Present information concisely…

Show spatial relationships (where things are in relation to each other)

5 Parts of a Map Title Map Scale (mileage) Legend/key Compass Rose Cardinal & Intermediate Directions

Compass Rose & Directions Every map should have a compass rose This shows North, East, South, West A popular rhyme to remember is “Never Eat Shredded Wheat” or “Never Eat Soggy Waffles”

Symbols Represent actual locations on a map They can be highways, gas stations, hotels, rivers, hospitals, etc. Symbols are a code instead of text Consider shape, size, pattern, color Placed in a key called a map legend

Map Symbols

Political Map

Physical Map

Map Example (weather) 10

Map Example (street) 9

Indicate location & Describe location

Differences in Religion

Differences in Value

Map Scale Shows the respective distance Ex: 1inch = 1 mile Every map has a scale For example: One inch = 10 kilometers 10 20

Scale