1. Map and Map Skills- Scale, Compass Rose, and Legends
Miss Lynch
6th Grade Social Studies

2. Scale Represents distances between two points on a map
Gives distances in miles and kilometers
Finding distance using scale
When given, inches to miles/kilometers
# of inches x however many miles
1 inch is 200 miles, so 3 inches = 600 miles (3 x 200 = 600)
On a map
Place a piece of paper so that the edge connects the two points
Mark the location of each point on the paper w/ a line or dot.
Compare the distance between the two dots w/ the maps line scale

3. Practicing Scale 1 inch is 150 miles 1 inch is 30 miles
2 inches = ________
5 inches = ________
1 inch is 30 miles
3 inches = ________
9 inches = ________

4. Practicing Scale Line Scales
A Graphic Scale depicts scale using a line, with separations marked by smaller intersecting lines, similar to a ruler. One side of the scale represents the distance on the map, while the other side represents the true distances of objects in real life. By measuring the distance between two objects on a map and then referring to the graphic scale, it is easy to calculate the actual distance between those same items.

5. Compass Rose
A compass rose has arrows that point to all four principal directions.
Your book uses a compass rose on its maps
A directional indicator shows which directions are north, south, east and west.
North is NOT ALWAYS at the top of a map.
The way a map is drawn and the location of directions on that map depend on the perspective of the mapmaker.

6. Legend Also known as a key
Explains what the symbols on the map represent.
Point Symbols
Specify the location of things
Cities

7. Legends…continued Other Legends
Colors to represent elevation
Symbols or colors to represent types
of roads
Legends may also show economic resources, land use, population density, and climate.