A permit-ready map communicates route and constraints clearly to authorities who may not know the territory.
Required Elements
Route Depiction
- Clear route line on appropriate basemap - Direction of travel indicated - Start and end points labeled - Mile markers or distance references
Constraint Markers
- Consistent symbology - Labels or callouts - Reference to detailed inventory
Scale and Orientation
- Scale bar (not just ratio) - North arrow - Coverage area appropriate to route
Administrative Boundaries
- County/parish lines - State/province lines - Municipal boundaries (if relevant)
Production Standards** - Legible at intended print size - Consistent color scheme - Professional cartographic quality - Print-ready format (PDF)
Common Deficiencies** - No scale reference - Illegible at print size - Missing constraint locations - Route unclear on basemap - No direction of travel