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A cartographer or map maker draws maps.
The name for the explanation on a map of the symbols and scale used in drawing that map is a "map key" or "legend." This key provides understanding of how to interpret the various symbols, colors, and markings on the map. It helps users navigate and understand the information presented on the map more effectively.
The color brown for high mountains
The statement of scale is a formal document that outlines the specific size or dimensions of a map or architectural drawing. It typically includes a scale bar or ratio to indicate the relationship between the measurements on the map or drawing and the actual physical distances they represent.
A pantograph is a drawing instrument used to copy maps in different scales by tracing the original map on one end and replicating it at a different scale on the other end.