map element
informational component of a map
Conventional symbols
pointer symbol to indicate north on a map or site plan
hypsometric tints
use of color to mark elevation in a map
compass rose
figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions
map icon
characters, letters, or similar graphic representations used on a map to indicate an object or characteristic in the real world
linear scale
graphical representation of the ratio between distance on a map and distance in the real world
cartouche
emblem on a map, generally consisting of text or images within a decorative frame
map legend
graphical key explaining how features are represented on map
map index
index of a map series
map symbol
graphical symbol used to identify items on a map, including points, lines, or fields