Maps

Is a map finding your way or showing what is there?

Maps are made for different purposes, for example, a map showing the layout of a classroom would look very different from a map showing the roads that lead from Emsworth to Scotland. What you put on a map (and what you leave out) depends on what the map is to be used for. The size of the area to be mapped, and the amount of detail needed determines the scale to be used. Large scale means you can show an area in a lot of detail. Small scale means you can show a bigger area, such as a whole country, on a map.

Could you make a map?

Imagine that you were mapping your route to school. What information would you include? Would you map roads, buildings, distances, footpaths? It could depend on how you travel; on foot, bicycle, car or bus, and whether the map was for a child or an adult. Even this simple task could be done in many different ways!

The Interactive Map

This can show you where things are in the harbour but instead of making it complicated with everything on at the same time, you can choose what you are interested in.

Old maps of the area:

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