A visual representation, often digital, marked with a distinct indicator to denote a specific location. This indicator allows for the immediate identification of points of interest, destinations, or significant places on the depicted geographic area. For example, a cartographic image of a city can utilize these markers to highlight landmarks, business addresses, or incident locations.
This method of location marking provides significant utility through enhanced clarity and accessibility of spatial information. Its benefits include improved navigation, efficient resource allocation, and streamlined communication. Historically, physical versions of this technique involved manually affixing a physical object to denote location on a paper map. The evolution to digital platforms has significantly increased efficiency and accessibility.