2-6 Map Symbols

Map symbols help us to find things.  Symbols on a map stand for a real things like roads, cities, bridges, mountains, lakes, rivers, dams, campgrounds, parks, airports, railroads, subways, ferries, and hospitals.

Use the map below to answer the questions about the map symbols.

1.  What river has a dam on it?

Rock River.

Fox River.

Crystal River.

None of the above.

2.  What is west of the lake?

Railroad.

Mountains.

Dam.

All of the above.

3.  On what two streets is the campground located?

Second and South Street.

First and Second Street.

First and North Street.

None of the above.

4.  How many bridges cross the Crystal River?

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

5.  What street crosses over Highway 22?

First Street.

Second Street.

South Street.

North Street.

6.  What crosses the Crystal River to the far south?

North Street.

First Street.

The railroad tracks.

None of the above.

7.  If you were at the campgrounds, in what direction would you look to see the mountains?

Northeast.

Southeast.

Northwest

Southwest.

8.  In what direction is the park from the lake?

North

South

East

West

9.  On what street is the airport located?

First Street.

Second Street.

North Street.

South Street.

10.  Highway 22

crosses under North Street.

passes the mountains.

passes the airport.

All of the above.