Map Terms 2023

A key on a map that explains the symbols on the map.

• elevation

• legend

• scale

• grid

The height of land above sea level

• isthmus

• plateau

• scale

• elevation

Another word for elevation

• isthmus

• plateau

• scale

• altitude

Flat or gently rolling land that stands high above sea level.

• isthmus

• plateau

• scale

• altitude

A ratio that compares map distance to actual distance.

• isthmus

• plateau

• scale

• altitude

A series of line on a map that cross each other at right angles.

• grids

• plateau

• scale

• latitude

The most northern point on earth.

• south pole

• compass rose

• north pole

• cardinal directions

The most southern point on earth.

• south pole

• compass rose

• north pole

• cardinal directions

An arrow on a map that shows directions

• south pole

• compass rose

• north pole

• cardinal directions

One of the four main directions of the compass - north, south, east, west.

• south pole

• intermediate directins

• north pole

• cardinal directions