Should I use labels for geographic locations?

1. What is the proper way to label a map?
2. What are geographical labels?
3. Why are labels important on a map?

What is the proper way to label a map?

Names should be legible (labels are usually as horizontal as possible with no upside-down labels) Names should be clearly associated with the features they refer to (i.e., they should be placed in an unambiguous position). There should be no overlap between names and other map content, if at all possible.

What are geographical labels?

What are Map Labels? Map labels are text postioned on a map in relation to map features, which collectively reflect real-world characteristics and attributes. Text successfully used in maps generates maps that are clear, instructive, and appealing.

Why are labels important on a map?

Map labels help to identify features, establish a visual hierarchy of important features, and focus the map user's attention on the purpose of the map.