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Map Reading: DOGSTAILS Methodology

Uncover the DOGSTAILS acronym to master map reading essentials - from date to legend, learn to decode and navigate any map effectively. Explore each component to interpret maps accurately, including grid, scale, title, author, index, and legend. Enhance your spatial awareness and orientation skills with this informative lesson. Adapted from the work of Jody Smothers Marcello by Arizona Geographic Alliance's Gale Ekiss.

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Map Reading: DOGSTAILS Methodology

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  1. DOGSTAILS: An Introduction to Map Reading Lesson by Gale Ekiss Arizona Geographic Alliance Adapted from the work of Jody Smothers Marcello

  2. 1. What is an "acronym?"

  3. Acronym--DOGSTAILS • What does the “D” stand for?

  4. DOGSTAILS Date • When was the map made? • Is it still reliable?

  5. Acronym--DOGSTAILS • What does the “O” stand for?

  6. DOGSTAILS Orientation Is there a compass rose?

  7. Acronym--DOGSTAILS • What does the “G” stand for?

  8. DOGSTAILS Grid • Is there a grid? • Is it alpha-numeric or latitude and longitude?

  9. Acronym--DOGSTAILS • What does the “S” stand for?

  10. DOGSTAILS Scale • Is there a scale? • What unit of measurement is it using?

  11. Acronym--DOGSTAILS • What does the “T” stand for?

  12. DOGSTAILS Title • What is the title of the map? • *Always read first

  13. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “A” stand for? We are cheating. It really should be an “C” word.

  14. DOGSTAILS Author • Who made the map? • Cartographer

  15. Acronym--DOGSTAILS • What does the “I” stand for?

  16. DOGSTAILS Index Is there an alphabetical listing of the places on the map?

  17. Acronym--DOGSTAILS • What does the “L” stand for?

  18. DOGSTAILS Legend Is there a place on the map that explains the symbols used on the map?

  19. Acronym--DOGSTAILS • What does the “S” stand for?

  20. DOGSTAILS Situation Does this map show this place in relation to another place?

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