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A gazetteer is the index of an atlas.

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Does a atlas have a index?

A gazetteer is the index of an atlas.


Is the index of a atlas in alphabetical order?

Is an atlas un alphabetical order


What is a Map Index called in an Atlas?

A map index in an atlas is typically called a "Gazetteer." It lists place names and their corresponding map page numbers to help users locate specific locations on the maps within the atlas.


What is the index at the back of an atlas for?

The index at the back of an atlas is used to help users locate specific places on the maps within the atlas. It provides a list of names and corresponding page numbers or grid references to make it easier to find a particular location quickly.


A list of citys?

You may obtain a list of cities by consulting the index of a geographic atlas.


How do you use the word gazetteer in a sentence?

I consulted the gazetteer to locate a specific town in the region.


Where is nursia?

In Italy near Rome. You can find a name like that in the gazeteer (index) of an atlas with page and coordinates of the map that shows it.


What are the 3 main sections in an atlas?

The three main sections in an atlas are typically the maps section, index section, and gazetteer section. The maps section contains various maps of different regions, countries, or themes. The index section helps locate specific places on the maps, while the gazetteer section provides additional information about places, such as their coordinates, population, or economic data.


What is the difference between gazetteer and atlas?

A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or index of places, while an atlas is a collection of maps typically including geographic features, political boundaries, and other relevant information. Gazeteers provide detailed information about specific locations, while atlases present visual representations of geographic areas.


What is a collection of maps called?

GH


What is the three type of atlas?

world atlas countries atlas, regional atlas


Where would you look in an atlas to find washingtonDC?

It's on the Eastern side of North America.