1. TODALSIGS
Elements of
a Map

2. is an acronym for all the components of a map.
TODALSIGS
is an acronym for all the components of a map.
You will be asked to include some of the items on all of your maps.

3. The title conveys the subject and area covered.
is for title.
The title conveys the subject and area covered.

4. O
is for orientation
The orientation conveys the map’s cardinal direction on a compass rose.

5. D
is for date.
The date conveys when the map was made and/or to what period in history the map corresponds. This is important because of historical changes in boundaries, names, etc.

6. Hint: Always put your name on your map.
The author is the person responsible for creating the map. Without the name of the author, it is difficult to give credit where credit is due. A
is for author or source.
Hint: Always put your name on your map.

7. L
is for legend.
The legend is the section of the map that explains all symbols and color representations

8. The scale conveys the distance between points on a map.
is for scale.
The scale conveys the distance between points on a map.

9. Northern Ireland districts district: 1. Antrim Borough Council 2
Northern Ireland districts district: 1.Antrim Borough Council 2. Ards Borough Council 3.Armagh Bity Council 4.Ballymena Borough Council 5.Ballymoney Borough Council 6.Banbridge District Council The index is a listing of locations (usually alphabetical) for specific items found on the map. The index is used in conjunction with the grid system. I
is for index.

10. G
is for grid.
The grid is a specific pattern used to measure absolute location. Example: latitude/longitude, number/letter

11. The source indicates where the author got the information
The source indicates where the author got the information. Sometimes the author and the source are the same. S
is for source.
Click the map to view the entire map.

12. TODALSIGS
Identify the TODALSIGS for each map if possible. This is an opportunity to check your understanding.

18. http://www. lib. utexas. edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/hong_kong_pol98

19. http://www. lib. utexas. edu/maps/historical/havana_harbour_city_1858