1. Steps to understanding a map How to look at a map and find all the useful information you need!

2. STEP 1: Look at the Title The title of the map will tell you what kind information is being presented.

3. STEP 2:Examine the Key The key, or legend, lists the symbols used and identifies what it represents.

4. STEP 3:Check the Compass Rose The compass rose shows the cardinal directions: north, south, east and west. If there is no compass rose, you can usually assume that north is at the top and south is at the bottom of the map.

5. STEP 4:View the Scale A scale is used to indicate the real distance between places. Scales are usually shown in miles or kilometers.

6. What is the title of this map?

7. Where is the compass rose?

8. Looking at this map, which States border Lake Michigan?

9. What’s the capital of Colorado?

10. What States border Vermont? What direction are they from Vermont?