Map

Symbolic representation of an area.

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A map is a symbolic representation of all or part of an area, typically magnified from aerial views and showing physical features, political boundaries, and other information.

/mæp/

From Old English mappa ‘napkin, cloth, map’.

A map is like a drawing that shows you where things are, such as cities, rivers, and mountains.

The oldest known map is on a clay tablet from Babylonia, dating back to around 2300 BC
Early maps were often drawn on animal skins or papyrus
Cartography is the art and science of mapmaking

What is a map? A map is a visual representation of an area, typically on paper or digitally
Who uses maps? People use maps for navigation, planning routes, and understanding geographical information
How are maps made? Maps are created using data from surveys, satellite imagery, and aerial photography

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