Most Common Map Features
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Here are some of the symbols and features you'll most frequently encounter on maps.
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1.
cities
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2.
interstate highways
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3.
scale
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4.
oceans
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5.
state borders
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6.
insets
for a closer look at specific cities or areas
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7.
compass rose
indicates which direction is north on the map
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8.
key
specifying what specific symbols on the map stand for
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9.
islands
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10.
latitude and longitude
these coordinates specify the global position of a location
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11.
lakes
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12.
bridges
notable bridges will be featured -- especially toll bridges
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13.
state or county roads
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14.
toll roads
usually appearing in a different color than highways or state roads
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15.
parks
especially national and state parks
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16.
mountain ranges
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17.
rivers
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18.
highway exits
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19.
county lines
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20.
forests
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