Legend
A list of symbols and their meanings, details of scale and distance, compass points information - magnetic, true, grid north, and so on, is usually found in a map's margin.
Collectively, the symbols, with their meanings, on a map are called a 'legend'.
The part of the map that explains what the map's symbols mean is called the legend. Besides notating what symbols are included in the map, a map legend also has a device made for measuring distance that shows how many miles to an inch or more.
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legend or key, which explains what each symbol represents. This helps you understand the features and information represented on the map.
Every map has different symbols and meanings to represent a feature. The legend at the bottom of every map has the symbols and their meanings.
Collectively, the symbols, with their meanings, on a map are called a 'legend'.
Collectively, the symbols, with their meanings, on a map are called a 'legend'.
A legend.
A list of symbols and their meanings, details of scale and distance, compass points information - magnetic, true, grid north, and so on, is usually found in a map's margin.
A legend, as printed on a map, is best described as two columns: one showing a list of symbols used on the map, and the second showing a list of their meanings in words. There are other meanings to the word legend: For example: Johnny Cash was considered to be a legend of the Country Music Scene.
Such a list is known as either the 'legend' or the 'key' of the map.
Collectively, the symbols, with their meanings, on a map are called a 'legend'.
key
A map key, known as a legend.
The map key is a list of symbols and their meaning used in the map.
The part of the map that explains what the map's symbols mean is called the legend. Besides notating what symbols are included in the map, a map legend also has a device made for measuring distance that shows how many miles to an inch or more.