A picture in a map key that represents an object is a symbol. Maps use keys to explain the meaning of each symbol on the map.
on the map key
What is the symbol for the national capital
A drawing or marking that represents a feature on a map is called a symbol. These markings make up the map key.
a house
most map I have seen had the book symbol
The symbol for Great Plains Energy Inc in the NYSE is: GXP.
The circle with a star inside represents a capital city on the map.
What does this symbol indicate on a weather map? low pressure
a political map
A symbol is a picture on a map. It is usually small and if you look it up in the map key it tells you what that symbol on the map is, and a little description of one or two words saying what that symbol means or stands for.
the map key
It is the same as the mountain symbol. A ^.
I believe that it is a Physical Map
There is no specific collective noun for plains, in which case a noun suitable for the situation is used, for example a region of plains, a series of plains, a map of plains, etc.
There are many map symbols usually found on a map.
What is a map key