The Parts of a Map is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on what each element of a map is for, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Geo.1.3-5. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 19 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
Set 1 has all 25 in a single PDF. All 25 sets ask different questions.
The Parts of a Map
D2.Geo.1.3-5
NameDate
Draw a line from each map part to what it does.
1.Draw a line from each one to its match.
Compass rose
Symbol
Grid
Title
A.A small picture or shape that stands for a real thing
B.The heading that tells what the whole map shows
C.A drawing that shows which way north points on the map
D.Lines that make lettered and numbered squares, such as B3
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
Equator
Intermediate directions
Globe
Legend or key
A.Explains what each symbol on the map means
B.A model of Earth shaped like a ball
C.Northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest
D.An imaginary line around the middle of Earth
LessonPrint · D2.Geo.1.3-5 · Set 19 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — The Parts of a Map
Set 19. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Compass rose — C (A drawing that shows which way north points on the map) 2. Symbol — A (A small picture or shape that stands for a real thing) 3. Grid — D (Lines that make lettered and numbered squares, such as B3) 4. Title — B (The heading that tells what the whole map shows)
2.1. Equator — D (An imaginary line around the middle of Earth) 2. Intermediate directions — C (Northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest) 3. Globe — B (A model of Earth shaped like a ball) 4. Legend or key — A (Explains what each symbol on the map means)
Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Geo.1.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.