Check the Legend or Key if it has it.
a amp key should tell what the symbols on a map mean. What does a blackened dot usually represent
a city
a city
a capital
small to large town or a small city
A city, (though not a major one as a major city is represented with a slightly larger dot.)
Black dots on a map represent towns and cities. The bigger the dot, the bigger the city.
It usually represents a city.....or a small squashed fly.
city
On a map, a star usually marks the capital of the state, province, or country. A dot in a circle usually marks other major cities.
A blackened dot on a map key typically represents a capital city or a major city. It is used to indicate the location of an important urban center on the map. This symbol helps users easily identify key cities and navigate the map more effectively.
a circular dot on a map could mean a variety of things. Most likely the dot would indicate a city. Check the legend of your map to find out.