Overview and Key
The outlines on the map below indicate the focus of each of the numbered maps that follow. These maps are composed of large regions as well as narrowly focused geographical areas.
Following is a key to understanding the different symbols and typefaces used on the maps. In addition, individual maps may contain keys with explanations of additional symbols pertaining to that particular map.
- ●
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A red dot represents a city or town.
- ▲
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A small black triangle represents a mountain.
- Dead Sea
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This typeface is used for geographic places such as seas, rivers, mountains, deserts, and islands.
- Jerusalem
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This typeface is used for cities and towns (and for the detailed locations on the Jerusalem city map).
- Moab
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This typeface is used for smaller political divisions such as regions, peoples, and tribes.
- Judea
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This typeface is used for larger political divisions such as empires and nations.