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Most Common Map Features

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Here are some of the symbols and features you'll most frequently encounter on maps.

Rated 2 points - posted 13 years ago by phdlist in category Other.
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cities Report Abuse
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interstate highways Report Abuse
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scale Report Abuse
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oceans Report Abuse
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state borders Report Abuse
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insets Report Abuse
for a closer look at specific cities or areas
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compass rose Report Abuse
indicates which direction is north on the map
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key Report Abuse
specifying what specific symbols on the map stand for
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islands Report Abuse
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latitude and longitude Report Abuse
these coordinates specify the global position of a location
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lakes Report Abuse
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bridges Report Abuse
notable bridges will be featured -- especially toll bridges
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state or county roads Report Abuse
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toll roads Report Abuse
usually appearing in a different color than highways or state roads
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parks Report Abuse
especially national and state parks
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mountain ranges Report Abuse
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rivers Report Abuse
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highway exits Report Abuse
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county lines Report Abuse
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forests Report Abuse
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