Key
To explain the symbology used
To check what it is on a map check the legend of the map. It'll explain if not just ignore it.
You can look for a map legend or key, typically found in a corner of the map, to help you understand the symbols used on the map. The legend will explain what each symbol represents, such as roads, landmarks, or other features. If the legend is not available, you can also check the map's accompanying guide or legend online for clarification.
the key or legend, that is the technical term, tells you what each symbol on the map represents. the symbols can mean different things so check the key or legend for help knowing what the symbols mean.
Another name for a map legend is key.
The key of the map explains all the symbols used on the map.
A map's legend shows what symbols and their meaning is used on the map.
Map lengend is Topographic map and most other maps that have a legend.
The key on a map identifies symbols that are used on that map, for example, different maps may use a different symbol to highlight a hospital's location, so each map has a key - or a legend - to explain it's symbols. For example:an airplane for an airport.
They use symbols to provide information about features on a map.
there is no legend /do you mean legend map
A map legend shows you the symbols used on a map so you know what the map is showing.