a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation

a map of Canada.

a maplike delineation, representation, or reflection of anything

The old man's face is a map of time.

Mathematics . function ( def. 4a ) .

Slang . the face

Wipe that smile off that ugly map of yours.

Genetics . genetic map.

to represent or delineate on or as if on a map.

to sketch or plan (often fol. by out )

to map out a new career.

off the map

out of existence; into oblivion

Whole cities were wiped off the map.

put on the map, to bring into the public eye; make known, famous

or prominent

The discovery of gold put our town on the map.

noun

atlas , delineation , design , diagram , draft , drawing , elevation , globe , graph , ground plan , outline , picture , plan , plat , portrayal , print , projection , sketch , topographical depiction , tracing , countenance , feature , muzzle , visage , blueprint , cartograph , chart , delineate , explore , image , plot , survey

verb

chart , lay out , blueprint , plan , set out