Two whom it may concern and the purests amoungst us.
Macquarie (2000.p131p484).

The word MAP is such,a map being:

1. A representation, on a flat surface,of a part or the whole of the earths surface,the heavens ,or a heavenly body.

2. A a map like representation of anything.

3.To represent or delineate in or as a map.


The word CHART:

1. A sheet giving information often in table or graph form.

2. A map,especially one showing sea and waterways.

3. An outline map showing special information:weather chart.

4. A list of best selling popular recordings for a particular period.

5. To make a chart of.

6. To plan a course of action.


Hate the word Maps but love a Chart

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Originally posted by DavMen


My wife doesn't understand maps so I'll ask here to use charts from now on.

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... a chart is designed to be viewed with the direction of travel facing away from the viewer Just like a street atlas!

Thanks for mapping that out for us King

Clearly your english lessons are having a positive impact KOP....cool

Captain Cook didn't have any maps he navigated off his charts

TelecomGreg

I think maps are terestrial and charts are nautical ?????