5.4 Memory Maps A map consists of a good way to present information in order for people to understand the spatial components of people’s relationships with various locations. When someone reads a map, there are some specific things in which attention should be paid: (a) orientation by focusing on specific focal points like squares, administration buildings, etc. The north sign can also help the reader. (b) scale as it easy to calculate the time someone needs to walk-by a place. (c) legend where symbols are explained. Such symbols represent specific information concerning the map type. Although mapping has been studied for many years and mapping procedure has been evolved, maps can also been developed by someone who is not been specialized in that field. In this section, two main ways are briefly presented: • Handmade maps Handmade maps are tactile and physical ones. They can be made in various ways, like drawing. In that case, the materials than can be used are: a watercolor paper, a transparent paper (if it is necessary), some watered down acrylic paints (or other types like colored pencils), pencils and a black ink pen. Concerning the process, youth workers should patched together a map of their community and the transparent paper in order to make a diagram of the main roads and existing landmarks of their community. In 102