FM 3-25.26 Land nav/Map reading Flashcards
What is the field manual for map reading and land nav
FM 3-25.26
What are the basic colors of a map
Black, red, green, brown, blue, red-brown
What are military symbols
Figures used to represent military organizations, installations, and activities
What are 5 major terrain features found on a map
Hill, valley, ridge, saddle, and depression
What are 3 minor terrain features found on a military map
Draw, spur, cliff
Where is the legend found on a map
The lower left margin
What does black represent on a map
man made features such as buildings and roads
What does red-brown represent on a map
cultural features, all relief features and contour lines
What does blue represent on a map
water features such as lakes, swamps and rivers
What does green represent on a map
vegetation like woods, orchards and vineyards
What does brown represent on a map
all relief features and elevation on older maps
What does red represent on a map
populated areas, main roads and boundaries on older maps
What do other colors represent on a map
Special information
what are contour lines
imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation
what are 3 types of contour lines
index, intermediate and supplementary
