List of symbols used on a map?

Here are some common symbols used on maps:

Roads and Highways

* Solid black line: Paved road

* Dashed black line: Unpaved road

* Blue line: Highway

Water

* Blue area: Water (ocean, lake, river, etc.)

* Blue line: Stream or river

* Wavy blue line: Intermittent stream

Landforms

* Contour lines: Brown lines that connect points of equal elevation

* Green area: Forest or park

* Brown area: Desert or barren land

* Yellow area: Grassland or savanna

* White area: Snow or ice

Buildings

* Black square or rectangle: Building

* Black triangle: Church

* Black circle: School

Other Symbols

* Red flag: Military base

* Green cross: Hospital

* Yellow diamond: Gas station

* Blue square: Rest area

* Purple circle: Airport

* Orange triangle: Danger zone

* Black skull and crossbones: Pirate treasure

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