geographic maps
Pictured land layouts
Geographic maps are visual representations of Earth's surface or portions of it, showing physical features, political boundaries, or other spatial information.
Unlike other map types (mind maps, gene maps), geographic maps depict actual terrain and location: The geographic map showed mountain ranges and river systems across the region.
The phrase is often redundant, since unmodified "map" typically implies geographic content.
- bordersLines separating regions
- city limitsOfficial municipal boundary
- capitalsUppercase letters or headquarters
- compass roseCartographic direction indicator
- north starOrienting life principle
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