Mental Map

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This is a mental map because it shows this map maker's personal representation of this town or city.  The map shows what this particular person knows about the locations of the various places mapped and is not completely geographically accurate.  The scales and distances are all based on the map makers personal visualization of the area and previous knowledge acquired.  Though mental maps are sometimes difficult to make, they are easy to use and a great way to work on developing a better spacial representation of the world.