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What is a map? Written by Paula Long    What is a map? A map is a drawing or other representation of a place. A map uses symbols, labels and colors to represent places, objects and their relationship to each other. Here are some examples of maps: Map of a bedroom Street map of Ithaca Agriculture map Topographical map of Ithaca Neighborhood map       Precipitation map Tompkins County  Zoo map Map of the U.S. Mainland   Map of North America Map reading video (BrainPop subscription required)   Last Updated ( Friday, 26 June 2009 )   < Prev   Next > [ Back ]