Maps and Symbols
Map of Shawnee County in Kansas Which city is the state capital? (hint: it is marked with a star.) Rossville Maple Hill Topeka Auburn
Great Job!! Topeka is marked on the map with a star and it is the capital of Kansas!
How do we use map symbols?
Why do we use symbols? When drawing a map to scale it is important to include as much detail as possible – however not all the detail will fit on the map so we have to use a key of different symbols, abbreviations and letters to represent the main items on the map
Think about it this way . . . . Imagine that you have to draw a map that shows the route from your house to the school – but you are not allowed any words . . .this means that we need to use symbols to show what we would pass on the way . . .
Do you know any map symbols? Draw a symbol on the board and then write below what it is!
What are symbols ?
Other Map Symbols What about other places on a map – like buildings, airports, and parks? There are symbols for those things, too. How many of you have seen signs like this while riding in a car?
More Map Symbols Well, then you’ve already seen some of the symbols that you might find on a map. Some of those symbols are for: Gas Stations Restaurants Hotels
Symbols on a Map Here are some common symbols you might find on a map: Airport Restaurant Museum Library Park Parking School Post Office Picnic Area Rest Rooms
If you were taking a trip and wanted to find the nearest rest room on a map, which of these symbols would you look for? A. B. C. D.
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a public rest room!
If you were wanted to find the nearest school on a map of your hometown, which of these symbols would you look for? A. B. C. D.
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol used on a map for the location of a school!
If you were taking a trip and wanted to find the nearest airport on a map, which of these symbols would you look for? A. B. C. D.
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of an airport!
If you were taking a trip and wanted to find the nearest place to eat on a map, which of these symbols would you look for? A. B. C. D.
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of places to eat!
If you were taking a trip and wanted to find a park on a map, which of these symbols would you look for? A. B. C. D.
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a park!
If you were looking on a map for a nearby library, which of these symbols would you look for?
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a library!
If you were looking on a map for a nearby petrol station, which of these symbols would you look for?
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a gas station!
If you were looking on a map for a nearby post office, which of these symbols would you look for?
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a post office!
If you were looking on a map for a nearby hospital, which of these symbols would you look for?
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a hospital!
If you were looking on a map for a nearby place to go swimming, which of these symbols would you look for? A. B. C. D.
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a place to go swimming!
If you were looking on a map for a nearby police station, which of these symbols would you look for?
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a police station!
If you were looking on a map for a nearby telephone, which of these symbols would you look for?
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a telephone!
If you were looking on a map for a nearby picnic area, which of these symbols would you look for?
Great Job!! This is the kind of symbol normally used on a map for the location of a picnic area!
Which of the following symbols tells you about the colors and symbols located within the map?
Great Job!! The Map Key tells you about the colors and symbols used in the map!!
Which of the following symbols shows you the cardinal directions on the map?
Great Job!! The Compass Rose shows you the Cardinal Directions on a map – North, South, East, and West. Now you know all about maps and symbols! Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations!!!