Map Key Legend Template — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This flat illustration presents a comprehensive map key, featuring six common geographical and man-made symbols for elementary geography lessons. Each symbol, including 'ROAD', 'RIVER', 'CONTOUR', 'TREE', 'BUILDING', and 'FOOTPATH', is depicted with clear, child-friendly visuals and corresponding labels. It effectively teaches students about basic map symbols and how to interpret them, supporting early map reading skills. This resource is ideal for worksheets, interactive slides, or a visual aid to introduce map conventions in K-5 classrooms, suitable for general curriculum use (US, UK, AU, NZ).

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.