How important are maps and plans? How are they used by humans?

on geographical maps there are often a variety of arrow icons, circles, strokes, they are used in combination with other signs and give information about objects; however, there are other geographical maps that show natural anthropogenic objects, for example, soil maps, natural zones, human distribution of the earth map, and many others.

use of plans and maps: geographic plans and maps are the most important source for gaining knowledge and transmitting information using geographic plans and maps builders design cities and roads geologists search for minerals pilots and sailors plot routes of airplanes and ships tourists travel