Maps and Satellite Images

A map is a helpful tool. It is a drawing that can show where streets, parks and other landmarks are located in a community.

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A photo shows an image of the actual community.

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A satellite image is a photo of a place taken from high above. In a satellite image, you can see the roofs of buildings, treetops, cars, and sometimes even people. If there are a lot of trees, some streets may be hard to see.

A map does not include every detail. A map shows only the things that make it a useful tool. For example, a street map shows clearly where streets are located. People use street maps to see how they can get from one place to another in their community.

A satellite image can also be a helpful tool. It shows what a place actually looks like from above. You can see where buildings are located and the type