What should a survey map include besides the plotted points?

North arrow, scale bar, title, and date.

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  1. North arrow, scale bar, title, and date ✔
  2. Only the surveyor's name
  3. A list of all plants in the area

Why: The map should include a north arrow, scale bar, title, date, and a diagram of the lot measured.

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Answer: North arrow, scale bar, title, and date. The map should include a north arrow, scale bar, title, date, and a diagram of the lot measured.

  1. Scouting America: Surveying www.scouting.org/merit-badges/surveying
    draw to scale a map of your survey which includes a north arrow, scale bar, title, date, and a diagram of the lot you measured.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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