map

/mæp/noun

A drawing or image of an area, real or imagined, that shows where places and features are located in relation to each other.

Example sentence

“We spread the map on the table to plan our hiking route.”

Figurative uses are common: you map out a plan, and a remote place is 'off the map'.

Related words

guideA person whose job is to show others around a place, explain things to them, or lead them safely through difficult areas.landmarkA well-known place that stands out because of its historical, cultural, or geographical importance.travelerThe usual American spelling of traveller; a person who is on a journey.visaAn official permit, usually granted by a country's authorities, allowing someone to enter and leave that country.routeThe path or way you follow to get from one place to another.terminalThe building at an airport where travelers move between ground transport and their flights.