The document provides information on map reading including: 1) The aims of map reading are to navigate, recognize features, picture terrain, and understand/pass information quickly. 2) A map is a graphic representation of the Earth's surface on a flat surface to scale, showing natural and artificial features with a grid reference system. 3) Maps can deteriorate from dirt, liquids, folding/opening, and pens/markers while they should be protected with contact sheets, cases, bags, boards, and correct folding.