Which symbol denotes a telephone line on maps?

• A. Zig-zag solid or dash lines
• B. Dash lines, or lines with the word telephone next to it
• C. Solid line
• D. Dotted line

Answer: (B)

Map symbols use line styles to convey different kinds of features, and a telephone line is shown with dashed lines, often with the word “telephone” written along the line. The dashed pattern signals a utility line that isn’t a surface feature like a road, and labeling it makes the feature unmistakable. The other styles are used for different purposes: solid lines typically represent major features like roads or rivers, dotted lines often mark boundaries or approximate locations, and a zig-zag pattern isn’t the standard symbol for telecom lines.