1. Maps, Keys, and Legends

2. Map Title
Tells the subject of the map – Tells what the map is about.

3. Map Key or Legend
Explains what the symbols on the map stand for.

4. Compass Rose
Direction marker – shows the Cardinal Directions.

5. Cardinal Directions
North, South, East, West

6. Intermediate Directions
Directions between the Cardinal Directions - Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest.

7. Intermediate Directions
Intermediate Directions are written…. NE NW SE SW

8. Locator
Small map or picture of a globe – shows where the area shown on the main map is located.

9. Map Scale
Compares a distance on a map to a distance in the real world.

10. Inset Map
Small map within a larger map.