1. Mapping It Out

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

3. 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)

4. Present information concisely…

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

6. 5 Parts of a Map Title Map Scale (mileage) Legend/key Compass Rose
Cardinal & Intermediate Directions

8. 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”

9. 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

11. Map Symbols

12. Political Map

13. Physical Map

14. Map Example (weather) 10

15. Map Example (street) 9

16. Indicate location & Describe location

17. Differences in Religion

18. Differences in Value

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

21. Scale