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A map legend defines symbols for that map. Match a symbol to its definition before interpreting it. Do not assume that the same symbol always has the same meaning on another map.
Worked example
If a legend says a triangle marks a campsite, three triangles show three campsites. Their shape alone does not mean they are mountains.
Trail Map Legend
On this trail map, a triangle means campsite, a square means shelter, a solid line means walking trail, and a dashed line means park boundary. The map shows two triangles, one square, and a solid line connecting the square to both triangles. No distance scale is shown.