What is information found in the margins of a map?

• A. Marginal information
• B. Legend
• C. Elevation
• D. Slope

Answer: (A)

In map reading, information printed around the edges of a map is called marginal information. This includes details that describe the map itself—such as the scale, north arrow, title, date, author or organization, and the projection used. This edge information helps you interpret the map without crowding the main drawing. Elevation and slope, on the other hand, describe the terrain and are shown within the map area using contour lines, shading, or color gradations. The legend is a key for symbols and is often placed near the edge as well, but the term marginal information best captures the kind of data that sits on the margins to explain how to read the map rather than what the map shows.