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CHAPTER 4
Map Symbols
Looking at some examples..
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Types of Map Symbols
Culture symbols represent works of people. See
Figure 4-1.
Examples of Culture symbols: Roads,
Buildings, Structures, Railroads Usually black on a colored map.
Line type, color, and weight varies depending on
the type and scale of the map.
Locate 5 different examples of Culture symbols on
your map.
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Types of Map Symbols
Relief symbols are used to show the characteristicsof the land. See Figure 4-1.
Examples: Contour lines, shading, land forms
(mountains, depressions) pg.94 Contour lines identify elevation of topography above
sea level in feet. Usually drawn as think lines, withevery fifth line drawn thicker and broken somewhere to
insert the elevation number. Usually brown on acolored map. Patterns identify specific land features.
Find an example on your map of a relief.
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Types of Map Symbols
Water symbols are used to show water features. SeeFigure 4-1. pg.95 Usually blue on a colored map. Labeled on a map using uppercase slanted letters.
Find 2 types of water symbols on your map.
Vegetation symbols are used to show plant life. SeeFigure 4-1. Usually green on a colored map. Vegetation planted by people may be represented as culture
symbols on some maps.
Find 3 different vegetation symbols on your map.
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Types of Map Symbols
Governmental map symbols: Federal, Provincial, Municipal Offices National, Provincial, Municipal Parks Provincial, Federal Highways Canada Post National Defense
Private Industry symbols: Hydro, Telephone, Shopping Malls etc.
Find 1 Private and 1 Industry Symbol.
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Special Map Symbols
Beyond standard symbols, including: Very specific applications
3-dimensional (3D) symbols
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Special Map Symbols
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Special Map Symbols
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Drawing Map Symbols with CADD
CADD tools enhance your ability to quickly
and accurately create and place symbols.
CADD symbols can be created using specific
and custom line styles.
CADD symbols are added to a drawing using
application specific techniques.
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Creating CADD Map Symbols
Symbols are often made into blocks or cells which canbe stored, modified, and inserted at any time, and indifferent drawings.
Symbol libraries separate files that contain CADDsymbols. Allow for effective organization and insertion of map
symbols. Can be customized. Often available from government or private organizations.
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Further Reading:
Relief Representation:
http://www.gitta.info/TopoCart/en/ht
ml/ContTopo_learningObject2.html
Map Symbols:
http://geokov.com/education/topo-
map-symbols-legend.aspx
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