Precis:

Drawing Precis Maps and Sketches

Key Idea

Simple but precise

A precis map is a sketch map which identifies only what is asked for.

Precis maps must have accurate SIZE, SHAPE and LOCATION of what is asked for.

Things to remember:

Draw a frame the same shape as the map. (but it should fit on your page)

Draw the coastline, the Waihou River, the Kauaeranga River and the Kirikiri Stream. Line shade these water features.

In pencil draw the general line of the 100 metre contour. Lightly shade the area above 100 metres one colour and the land below 100 metres another colour.

Use the key to identify five different transport and communication systems on the map.

Draw in the transport and communication systems, with each one represented by a different colour or symbol. (don’t worry about the streets of Thames)

Add a title, key, scale and north point to your completed map.

Draw in the residential area of Thames on your map. Remember SIZE, SHAPE and LOCATION.

Precis map of Thames landuse

Topographic Map

Rivers

Land over 100 metres

Urban area

State Highway

Railway

Power lines

Key

Precis Map of Thames 2007

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Map Conventions

Guidelines