It's called a Compass. Really. It is.
A star on a map is usually called a "map symbol" or specifically a "star symbol." This symbol often represents a significant location, such as a city, landmark, or point of interest. In some cases, it may indicate the location of a specific event or feature that is noteworthy for navigation or reference.
Bobby was unsure what the map symbol meant.He asked a local if he knew the meaning of the unusual map symbol.
a key or a legend maybe? the small symbols could be called icons.
The answer can vary on what type of map you are using and what kind of depression it is.A common one however is a round shape with lines on the inside:(little dashes are called hachures)This symbol is commonly used to describe craters or the top of volcanoes.See related links for a list of more symbols:
The part of the map that explains what each symbol means is called the "legend" or "key." It provides definitions for various symbols, colors, and lines used on the map, helping users understand the represented features such as roads, landmarks, and terrain. By referring to the legend, users can accurately interpret the information displayed on the map.
A drawing or marking that represents a feature on a map is called a symbol. These markings make up the map key.
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.
A star on a map is usually called a "map symbol" or specifically a "star symbol." This symbol often represents a significant location, such as a city, landmark, or point of interest. In some cases, it may indicate the location of a specific event or feature that is noteworthy for navigation or reference.
A map symbol is a drawing such as a little airplane or train that represents respectively an airport or a train station.
the key of the map. Or the map key. they are the same thing
most map I have seen had the book symbol
Symbols and their meaning used on a map should be listed at the side, in what is called the map's legend.
The symbols on a map are defined in a key. The key defines each symbol so one can properly read a map.
well most of the time it is called a legend or a key box
Bobby was unsure what the map symbol meant.He asked a local if he knew the meaning of the unusual map symbol.
a key or a legend maybe? the small symbols could be called icons.
It is on the right hand side just underneath the map. The little symbol is a treasure chest.