D =
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Date - When the map was made and what dates are represented on it.
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O =
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Orientation - A compass rose indicates direction to the viewer.
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G =
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Grid - Some maps need latitude and longitude to be useful.
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S =
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Scale - Indicates relative distances represented on the map.
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T =
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Title - A title tells what the map is about.
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A =
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Author - This tells who made the map.
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I =
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Index - Indicates the part of the grid where specific information can be located. Not all maps need this element.
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L =
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Legend - Another word for a key to explain colors or symbols.
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S =
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Source of the information that is shown on the map (Such as a census).
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