Map

A map is a symbolic depiction of elements of relations between spaces, including objects or regions. They can be made on static medium - such as paper, or can be dynamic and interactive.

Maps used as navigational aides for ground based transportation were often referred to as road maps. 

The science of stellar cartography was involved with mapping out the positions of space, stars, and other astronomical objects. . This task was difficult considering that astronomical objects were constantly in motion, and at different rates. 

A species map described the relationship between life forms. On some planets species maps were used to describe food chains. Kelpia was noted for not having a food chain, but a binary species map instead consisting of predator and prey. Kelpiens fell on the prey side of that particular species map. 

Among the items downloaded by the Talosians were numerous maps of various locations on Earth.