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