DEFINITION

What is Map Legend?

A map legend is a description, explanation, or table of symbols printed on a map or chart to permit a better understanding or interpretation of it. Map legends usually contain information on the map scale as well.

What is a map legend/Map scale definition: The legend in this Maptitude map shows what the colors and symbol sizes mean

What is map legend? The legend in this Maptitude map explains what populations are indicated by the city symbol sizes, what income levels are indicated by the ZIP Code colors, and what the map scale is.

Watch a video on how to modify a map legend in mapping software

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Maptitude Mapping Software gives you all of the tools, maps, and data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects you and your business. Maptitude maps can help you better understand how geography affects you and your business.

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