image map

See also: imagemap

English

Noun

image map (plural image maps)

1. (Internet) An image on a web page that is divided into shaped portions, each of which has an associated hyperlink.
   • 1997, Andrew Bryce Shafran, Creating Your Own Web Pages, page 162:

     Once you have a good idea of how to divide your image map, you're ready to move to the next step, adding the necessary HTML tags to your Web page.

   • 2004, Emily A. Vander Veer, Doug Lowe, Eric J. Ray, Creating Web Pages All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies:

     Keep in mind that some people choose not to (or cannot) view images, so image maps alone won't always work for navigation. Be sure to include text-based links to supplement your image map.

2. (cartography) An orthophotomap.