Its meaning depends upon its colour, length and map it is on.
On the Ordinance Survey Landranger series of map (1:50,000) a dash can represent:
On the Ordinance Survey Explorer series of maps (1:25,000) a dash can represent some of the above as well as:
They usually represent the state border between the states.
A wavy blue line on a map usually represents a river or a water body. It indicates the presence of water in that area.
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.
The map key or legend contains information about what the map symbols represent. It provides explanations and descriptions of the various symbols used on the map.
I think you're talking about the borders of the states. Sometimes, between countries, if normal borders are solid lines and you see dotted lines in some places, you can see in the map key that the dots might mean a disputed border (like currently for Somalia).
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Florida
Florida
The path indicated by long green dashes on an ordnance map refers to a walking path that is a public right of way.
Yes, the countries Boundary on a map is always indicated with black dots and dashes.
Black dots and dashes between states on a map typically represent state borders. They help indicate the boundaries between different states or territories.
they mean a big city
they mean a big city
They usually represent the state border between the states.
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They are quite probably boundaries of some kind. Check the legend on the map to find out what kind of boundary they are.
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