How to Draw a Directional Map
- 1). Make two dots. One should signify the starting point and the other should denote the destination. Make sure to leave enough room fit the various streets in between the two points.
- 2). Draw the relevant streets between the two points. Start with the streets the person needs to travel down to get from point A to point B. Make sure they turn, curve or otherwise follow the same shape as the streets do in reality.
- 3). Illustrate any additional markers that are helpful. These may include additional streets, especially main thoroughfares, railroads, landmarks or other points that will help a person follow the directions.
- 4). Label it. Write down the street names, names of the landmarks and other points. You can also label stop signs, traffic lights and all the other details you've included.
- 5). Include other helpful details. Make sure to indicate north, south, east and west on the map so the person knows which direction he's traveling. Also include any helpful measurements to indicate how far a person is traveling. Let's say he has to make a turn onto Main Street and go five miles until the next turn. Make a little bracket beneath Main Street that indicates "five miles."
