Mr. Dowling
Parts of a Map

What information is necessary in creating a map?
1. Title-Tells the subject of the map
2. Key-Explains the meaning of colors or symbols
3. Scale-Helps to read distances on a map
4. Directional Arrow (aka Compass Rose)-Shows which way is north, south east and west
"Never Eat Soggy Wheaties"/"Never Eat Salty Watermelon"