GUIDELINES
Making Maps
WHAT IS A MAP?
A map simplifies the real world by concentrating on a few key features
It is a representation of the earth’s features drawn on a flat surface
However, unlike photographs, bc maps can’t show what surface actually looks like.
They use symbols and colours to represent features of an area
Map Making Skills
There are certain features that all maps have on them.
There are certain rules that have to be followed
Every time you make a map in this course, make sure that you include all the map features and follow the rules. Refer to handout “guide to map making”
Map Features
Checklist Borders TITLE (ALL CAPS AND DOUBLE UNDERLINED red) Subtitle (single lined red) Your name The date A legend A scale The Direction
Border
Borders or margins set the map apart from other information
GuidelinesOutline the
mapUse a ruler!
Title
A title describes the area shown on the map
GuidelinesUpper caseDouble underlinedName= part of the
world the map is showing:
CANADA___________________________
TITLE__________
Subtitle
A subtitle describes the topic of the map
GuidelinesCapitalize first
wordSingle underlinePut under TITLEName= What the
map shows EX. Provinces
TITLE__________
Provinces
Name
A name identifies the author
GuidelinesFirst Name &Last name
TITLE__________
Provinces
John Smith
Date
A date allows us to know how current the information is
GuidelinesMonth & YearOr Just Year
TITLE__________
Provinces
John Smith2012
Legend
The legend explains the meaning of the symbols and colours used on the map
GuidelinesUse colours or
symbolsBorder around
itTitle=Legend
TITLE__________
Provinces
John Smith2012
Scale
Compares the distance between points on the map and with the actual distance between the points on the earth’s surface. It allows us to measure distance and calculate area.
Guidelines-can be shown 3 different
ways R-F scale Line Scale Direct Statement Scale
TITLE__________
Provinces
John Smith2012
Direction
North, South, East, West are usually indicated on a map to help us orient ourselves
GuidelinesUse a direction
arrow or symbolShow North
TITLE__________
Provinces
John Smith2012
Rules of Map Making
Include all of the conventions of a mapUse pencil• Print all names out in full
Write British Columbia, NOT B.C.
Use colourOutline coastlines in BLUEColour lakes in BLUEALWAYS USE A RULERUse a * for Country’s capitalUse a • for the Province capital
Map Requirements
Take this time to fill in the blanks on your worksheet
Map Requirements ANSWERS
TitleLegendScaleDirectionBorder
Map Making- Your turn to practice
INSTRUCTIONS Use provided map of Canada Use any resource in the room to help you complete the map
accurately (Resources include: textbook, wall maps, atlases, etc Colour all Provinces and Territories & Lakes Label
Provinces/Territories Capital cities Oceans Great Lakes
• Add all map CONVENTIONS• Double check you have followed all of the rules• Review rubric to double check you have done all required things • Hand in Map in bin for marking
Types of Maps
There are 3 main types of maps General-Purpose Thematic Topographic
General-Purpose Map
Provides many types of information on one map (ROAD MAP)
Gives a broad understanding of the location and features of a given area.
Thematic Map
Shows very specific information on a regionUsually only illustrates one feature(CLIMATE MAP)
Topographic Map
Most often used to examine the characteristics and detail of a small area
Used to show: Physical Features
(rivers, forests) Direction and Location
(measured in latitude/longitude or grid).
Elevation (contour lines/relief).And sometimes:
Human Features (political boundaries, roads)
Map Scale
Maps can either be small scale or large scale
The difference is the amount of detail illustrated
SMALL SCALE-small amount detail with a large area
LARGE SCALE-large amount of detail of a small area
1:250 000 +
1:50 000 -
Small Scale Large Scale
DefinitionSmall amount of detail of a large area
Typical Scales 1:250 000+
Purpose Shows more general information (ex. Physical, political, economic info)
Examples Wall MapRoad Map
Definition Large amount of detail of a small area
Typical Scale 1:50000 -
Purpose Used for more detailed tasks (ex. Residential planning, military operations
Examples Zoning MapTrail map
Small Scale vs. Large Scale
Quiz
ON A PIECE OF PAPER PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AFTER THIS SLIDE: You are to identify the type of map and the scale EXAMPLE BELOW
G
ANSWER
G=
General Purpose and large scale
Map Quiz For Each Map Record:a. The TYPE of map andb. The SCALE (sm. Or Lg.) of the Map
A
E
B C
D F
Map Quiz-ANSWERS
General PurposeLarge Scale
TopographicLarge Scale
Thematic Large scale
General PurposeSmall scale
Thematic Small scale
Topographic Small scale
A
FED
CB