Another word for meeting towns in New England colonies is "townships." These were geographical areas that were established for the purpose of organizing and governing the local community. The residents of these townships would come together periodically to discuss and make decisions on matters that affected the town.
"Scenery" is another word that can be used to describe a landscape.
Synonyms may be rise, mound, hillside or knoll. There are different nuances of each, so one word may be better than another.
A mapmaker would most likely use geographic information systems (GIS) data, satellite imagery, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and surveyed data from the field to create accurate and detailed maps.
Some antonyms for physical map could be political map, thematic map, or digital map. Each of these types of maps represent geographic information in different ways than a physical map, focusing on different aspects such as boundaries, specific themes, or digital data.
Someone who is good with directions is often called "having a good sense of direction."
Another way to say physical features is "facial characteristics" or "bodily attributes".
This is known as relative location, where you describe the position of a place by using reference points or comparing it to another location. It helps provide context and understanding of a place's position in relation to other surrounding areas.
The term used to describe the position of a place in relation to another place is "location." This can include direction (north, south, east, west), distance (proximity or distance), and landmarks or geographical features that help identify the place.
The opposite word to peninsula is "island," as an island is surrounded by water on all sides, while a peninsula is connected to a larger landmass on one side.