Map Symbols Worksheets

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Whizz through our free, printable map symbols printable worksheets to take in the different elements of a map. Map symbols are recognizable icons that the child can relate to. For example, a picture of a triangle on a map denotes mountains or hills, and a railroad is represented by a line with bars on it. These drawings represent something that's real.

These map symbols worksheets with answers are ideal for kids in grade 2 and grade 3.

Map Symbols Chart

Do you know what a picture of aircraft represents on a map? It represents an airport. Learn to identify the different map symbols used in a map with this visually appealing map symbols chart.

Map Symbols Chart

Labeling Map Symbols

Map symbols help make a map clear and easy to read. With this labeling map symbols pdf, students in 2nd grade and 3rd grade practice writing what each picture represents on a map, choosing from the word box.

Labeling Map Symbols

Matching Map Symbols

Matching teams up with mapmaking to propel learning to newer heights in this printable map symbols worksheet, where the task is for children to match the names with the appropriate symbols.

Matching Map Symbols

Interpreting Map Symbols

Learning how to read a map legend is a vital skill for kids. Featuring symbols for bridges, woods, hills, roads, and a lot more, this map symbols worksheet pdf directs kids to decipher the map key and answer the questions.

Interpreting Map Symbols

Map Symbols | Cut-and-Glue Activity

This cut-and-glue activity works like magic when teachers and parents teach map symbols to their young geographers. Cut out the cards featuring symbols and glue them on the appropriate locations on the map.

Map Symbols - Cut-and-Glue Activity