Basic Colors on a Map
Classifies cultural features such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries.
Identifies all relief features and elevations such as contour lines.
Identifies all cultural features such as boundaries, major roads, and elevation
(contour lines). When using a red lens light source, this color is easier to
see than the brown used on older style maps.
Identifies vegetation with military significance such as woods or orchards.
Identifies water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage.
Indicates man-made features such as buildings and roads.