To explain the symbology used
The part of the map that explains the symbols used thereon is called the "legend".
The map key or legend helps map readers understand the relative distances, features, and sites printed on the map.When you open a map, you can usually find the legend near a corner. The legend identifies the symbols used on the map, the distance bars and the caveats that the map makers included in the map.
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Such information is usually printed somewhere on the map and is known as the map's legend.
Map symbols take up less space than writing. Writing may cover important detail on a map. Map symbols are printed in a legend at the side of the map.
You use the legend to read the map.
Decipher map keys
The legend
A heading and a legend
A heading and a legend.
A legend.
the legend
A protractor, and the legend of the map.
The key of the map explains all the symbols used on the map.
Another name for a map legend is key.
The title of a map indicates the subject, and it is found in the legend which also explains all of the map symbols.
Map lengend is Topographic map and most other maps that have a legend.