1. The Elements of A Map
TALDOGS

2. Physical Map of Canada Title
The title tells you what a map is of and what it shows.
Physical Map of Canada

3. Author
The person who made the map
Ms. Cartographer

4. Legend
Also known as the key it tells you what the symbols on the map stand for.

5. Date
Tells you when the map was made.
April 14, 1900

6. Orientation
This is also known as the compass rose. It shows you what the cardinal directions are.

7. Grid
The grid gives you the ability to locate something quickly on the map.
It can be alpha/ numeric as a highway map is or latitude and longitude lines.

8. Scale
Tells you what distance on the earth is represented by a measurement on the map.