1. Elements of a Map

3. The first step in map reading is to identify and interpret these key elements. The more information that is provided on a map the better able you are to understand the map’s content, identify its purpose, and evaluate its accuracy.

4. Your turn! Your group will be directed to a map to examine.
Try to find as many DOGTAILS parts as possible.
Record the information on the front page of the worksheet downloaded off the class webpage.

5. A point of view A map simply is a point of view.
Not everyone’s point of view is the same.