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This indicates the subject of the map and tells you what information it contains.
Title
Shows NORTH (N), SOUTH (S), EAST (E), WEST (W), on the map; sometimes only shows NORTH.
Compass Rose
North, East, South, and West
Cardinal Directions
Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest
Intermediate Directions
Designs on a map may stand for capital cities, economic activities, natural resources, etc.
Symbols
This "unlocks" the code to the symbols on a map; it lists and explains the symbols and colors used on the map.
Key/Legend
What part of the map is shown in the red circle?
Compass Rose
What part of the map is shown in the red circle?
Key/Legend
