1. By: T. Goodson

2. What is a map? A map is a picture representation of a part of the earth’s surface.

3. Who uses maps? Travelers Explorers Pilots Sailors Taxi drivers Delivery Drivers Soldiers Hunters Rescue workers Tour Guides Teachers Students

4. Parts of a map Title Key / Legend Symbols Scale Directions- Compass Rose

5. Map Title The map title tells what the map is about

7. Map symbols and key The map key shows the symbols represented on the map The map symbols represent real places on the map

9. Map directions Directions are shown on a map with a compass rose. The 4 main (Cardinal) directions on a map are North, South, East and West The 4 intermediate directions on a map are Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest

10. Map directions

11. What types of maps are there? Globes Physical Political Product Grid Inset

12. Globes Globes show the earth in it’s real shape A globe shows the landforms on the Earth in their actual shapes.

13. PhysicalMaps Show the land as it appears from above Show only natural features like lakes, rivers, mountains, valleys, and forests.

14. Physical Map Example

15. PoliticalMaps Show the shape of the land with boundries and borders. Shows both natural and man made features.

16. Political Map Example

17. Product Maps Uses map symbols to show products grown or produced in an area.

18. Product Map Example

19. Grid Map A grid map is a map that has been divided into equal squares A grid map has a vertical and horizontal axis that is labled with letters and or numbers To read a grid map read over and then up

20. Grid Map Example

21. Inset Map An inset map is a map that shows an enlargement of a part of another map Inset maps show specific places

22. Inset Map Example