List of Maps
A list of maps is a navigation aid for mapped material, not an automatic requirement. Oxford University Press treats lists of illustrations, figures and maps as optional front matter whose grouping and production details depend on the book.
Use a list of maps when the document contains enough maps to merit dedicated navigation. Follow the publisher or institution for whether maps receive their own list or are grouped with other illustrations.
Key details
Important caveats
Scope Boundary
Maps may be listed separately or grouped with illustrations/figures; the publisher or institution decides the structure.
Further guidance
Entries
Use consistent map titles or identifiers and follow the production system for page numbers or digital links.
Practical Application
Use a separate list of maps when the document contains enough maps to justify its own navigation aid; otherwise follow the publisher’s rule for combining maps with figures or illustrations. Build entries from the document’s authoritative map labels and page numbers.
Purpose
A list of maps helps readers locate maps when a work contains enough mapped material to justify dedicated navigation.
Reader Check
Does the governing template call for a separate list, and can every entry be traced directly to a labelled map in the body?
Worked Example
For “Map 2. Survey districts,” use the same label/title in the list and update the page reference after layout changes.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
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