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Parts of a Map

Parts of a Map. Maps are used to find places on earth An atlas can be used to find places but also gives detailed information about places Parts of a map:. Longitude lines: measures east/west. Compass rose: tells direction on the map. Latitude lines: measures north/south.

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Parts of a Map

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  1. Parts of a Map • Maps are used to find places on earth • An atlas can be used to find places but also gives detailed information about places • Parts of a map: Longitude lines: measures east/west Compass rose: tells direction on the map Latitude lines: measures north/south Scale: shows distances on a map Legend/key: Gives information about the map

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