Element | Include in Standalone Map? | Include in Figure / Illustration? |
---|---|---|
Title | Required | Optional |
Legend | Required | Required (but may be separate graphic) |
Scale | Optional | Optional |
North Arrow | Optional if North up | Optional if North up |
Data source/Author | Virtually required | Leave out (sources and credits in main document) |
Basemap feature labels | Optional | Optional |
Thematic labels | Optional | Optional |
Caption | Optional explanatory text | A really good idea |