Map symbols​ and 4-figure grid references

Match the map symbol with the name of the symbol.

• School

• 
• Church with a tower

• 
• Main road

• 
• Church with a spire

• 
• Nature reserve

• 

Match the map symbol with the name of the symbol.

• Picnic site

• 
• Caravan/ Campsite

• 
• View point

• 
• Information centre

• 
• Motorway

• 

​ OS maps are covered in blue grid lines.

The vertical lines are called (a)   .

The horizontal lines are called​ ​ (b)   .

• eastings
• northings

Match the letter in the grid square to the grid reference.

• 3144

• D

• 3244

• A

• 3245

• C

• 3046

• E

• 3045

• B

Identify the 4 figure grid reference for the information centre.

• 0216

• 0318

• 0416

• 0415

Identify the 4 figure grid reference for the parking.

• 0216

• 0318

• 0416

• 0415

Identify the 4 figure grid reference for the church with a tower.

• 0216

• 0117

• 0416

• 0415

Identify the 4 figure grid reference for the telephone point

• 0216

• 0117

• 0317

• 0415

What symbol is in grid reference square 1234.

• Lighthouse

• Dolphin

• School

• House

What symbol is in grid reference square 0839

• Lighthouse

• Dolphin

• Ship

• House