Draw A sketch map showing the different land use you mentioned above. Identify specific landmarks or features (natural and human-made) in Stellenbosch settlement . Name these and mark them on your sketch map using symbols and map key. Include the map title , scale and direction.

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While I can't draw a sketch map directly, I can help you conceptualize one for Stellenbosch, a town in South Africa known for its wine production and rich cultural heritage. Here's how you might construct your sketch map:

Title:

Land Use Map of Stellenbosch

Scale:

  • 1:10,000 (This can be depicted in your actual drawing as a scale bar.)

Direction:

  • North (Indicate with a compass rose at the top of your map.)

Sketch Map Features:

  1. Residential Areas (Symbol: Small houses)

    • Locations: Various neighborhoods surrounding the town center.
  2. Commercial Areas (Symbol: Shopping bag)

    • Locations: Dorp Street and Stellenbosch Square with shops, restaurants, and cafes.
  3. Wine Estates (Symbol: Wine bottle)

    • Locations: Farms like Tokara, Lanzerac, and Spier located on the outskirts of Stellenbosch.
  4. Educational Institutions (Symbol: Open book)

    • Location: Stellenbosch University, marking its campus with significant buildings like the Admin Building.
  5. Parks and Recreation (Symbol: Tree)

    • Locations: The Botanical Garden at the university and nearby parks.
  6. Public Transport Routes (Symbol: Bus icon)

    • Roads connecting residential areas to commercial zones.
  7. Natural Features (Symbol: Mountain)

    • Location: The Stellenbosch Mountain Range to the east of the town.
  8. Historic Sites (Symbol: Clock tower)

    • Locations: The Stellenbosch Village Museum and other landmarks in the town.

Map Key (Legend):

  • Small house for Residential Areas
  • Shopping bag for Commercial Areas
  • Wine bottle for Wine Estates
  • Open book for Educational Institutions
  • Tree for Parks and Recreation
  • Bus icon for Public Transport Routes
  • Mountain for Natural Features
  • Clock tower for Historic Sites

Instructions for Drawing:

  1. Start by determining a rough outline of the town’s shape.
  2. Place the North indicator at the top-center of your map.
  3. Use the scale to ensure the distances are somewhat proportionate.
  4. Plot locations of the features mentioned above using the corresponding symbols.
  5. Label each feature clearly and add your map key in a corner for reference.

Example Layout:

  • Center the commercial area around Dorp Street, with residential areas fanning outwards.
  • Position parks and the university toward the central/southern part of the map.
  • Respectively mark out the wine estates on the western edge of the map, towards the mountains in the east.

Final Touches:

  • Ensure legibility; use a fine pen or pencil for outlines and symbols.
  • Color-code different sections if you want to enhance visual appeal.

With this guide, you'll have all the necessary components to create your sketch map of Stellenbosch and its land use efficiently!