Map Skills

TODALSIGS

The Parts of a Map

T-Title-What is this map about?
O-Orientation-Which way is north?
D-Date-When was this map made?
A-Author-Who made this map?
L-Legend-What do the symbols on this map mean?
S-Scale-What scale was used to draw this map?
I-Index-Where can I find certain things?
G-Grid-Where can I find certain things?
S-Source-Where did the author get the information for this map?