D.O.G.S.T.A.I.L.S.

D - Date When was the map made?
Is it still reliable?
O - Orientation What are the principal directions shown, and
how are they shown?
G - Grid What kind of grid system is used?
(Latitude/Longitude or Coordinates?)
S - Scale Is there a map scale?
T - Title What is the title of the map?
What is the time and place of the map?
A - Author Who made the map?
I - Index Does the map have an alphabetical listing of
places and a grid?
L - Legend Does the map have a legend that explains the
map symbols?
S - Situation Does the map show this location in relation to
other places, such as an inset map?