Parts of a Map Vocab

What does the map indicate?

Helps match map directions to actual Earth directions.

Four main parts of a compass: north, south, east, west

Points between cardinal directions: NW, NE, SW, SE

Pictures on a map that represent real-world objects

Symbols on a map's meaning, usually in a box at the corner.

Distance comparison on a map vs. real life

Scale using a straight line, resembles a ruler

Scale using words (e.g., 1 inch = 5 miles)

Helps find a place quickly; grid divides map into spaces - rows side to side, columns top to bottom.