jim bob
I wonder, which map the question originator is looking at? On Ordnance Survey maps symbol guides, there is no RED STAR. There is however a blue star meaning: Other Tourist Feature.
Alley
"Ch" on an Ordnance Survey map typically stands for "church." It marks the location of a church or a place of worship on the map.
There are many places where one can find an ordnance survey map. One looking to find an ordnance survey map should visit the official Ordnance Survey website and click the 'Get a Map' link.
It refers to a Pump or Pump house
Red . On all the many OS maps that I have, motorways are blue.
The path indicated by long green dashes on an ordnance map refers to a walking path that is a public right of way.
On an Ordnance Survey map, a waterfall is represented by a blue triangle pointing downward. This symbol indicates the location of the waterfall within the landscape. Additionally, the surrounding water features may also be marked with blue lines to represent rivers or streams.
FC relates to 'Forestry Commission' therefore a green shape with the letters 'FC' on an ordnance survey map means 'Forest or woodland'.
A point where water issues from the ground, eg. a spring.
Ordnance Survey
A star on a map is a city of a state.If the star has a circle, that meansthat is is a national capital.