The Land Around Us

An Introduction to Maps

By: Mrs. Miles

Maps Show Us How and Where To Go

• Maps show us Location; where places are

Maps have Titles

• The Map Title tells you what kind of map you are looking at

Maps have Legends

• The Map Legend tells you what the symbols on the map mean

Maps have a Map Grid

• A Map Grid is a set of lines that divide the map into columns and rows of a square

Maps have a Scale

• A Map Scale helps you find the real distance between two places

Maps show Directions

Cardinal Directions are the main directions; North, South, East, and West

Think About It!

• What is a Map?

• What is a Map Title?

• What is a Map Legend used for?

• What is a Map Grid used for?

• What is a Map Scale?

• What are the Cardinal Directions?