10 Guidelines for Interpreting USA Maps with States and Cities 

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Note the scale of the map. This will tell you how many miles or kilometers are represented in one inch or centimeter of the map. 

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Identify the state you are interested in. Look for the state's name or abbreviation on the map. 

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Locate major cities within the state. Cities will be indicated with a dot or a larger symbol. 

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. Identify the various physical features of the land, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. These will be indicated by shading, lines, or symbols. 

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Note the highways and roads connecting the cities. These will be indicated by thin black lines. 

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Identify the state and national parks. These will be indicated with green symbols or shading.  

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Identify the national forests. These will be indicated with brown symbols or shading.  

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Note the boundaries of the state. These will be indicated with thicker black lines.  

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Identify other features of interest, such as military bases or airports. These will be 

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The Essential Checklist for Hawaii Travel Requirements

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