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Enigmatic Cartographer’s Secret Codes
A crossword exploring the mysterious symbols, legends, and riddles hidden within ancient maps.
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Across
  • 1. Type of north referenced in old compasses
  • 3. Geographic coordinate east or west
  • 4. Person who travels to discover unknown places
  • 5. Imaginary line running from pole to pole
  • 6. Refers to legendary creatures on maps
  • 9. Hidden riches often marked on maps
  • 12. Ancient alphabet character often cryptic
  • 14. Line connecting points of equal value on maps
  • 17. Explanatory key for map symbols
  • 19. Rolled parchment often used for old maps
Down
  • 2. Navigation tool showing direction
  • 7. Spherical model of Earth
  • 8. Art and science of mapmaking
  • 10. Geographic coordinate north or south
  • 11. Instrument for measuring angles in navigation
  • 13. Very old or historic
  • 15. Ratio of map distance to real distance
  • 16. Traveler exploring uncharted territories
  • 18. Ancient name for vast ocean expanse
  • 20. Secret code used in hidden messages

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