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noun

a map charting only the immediate territory to be traversed, which appears as a long, narrow strip.

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Origin of strip map

First recorded in 1900–05

This was also the year Duke University student Belle Knox put college girls on the map.
Porn Stars on the Year in Porn: Drone Erotica, Belle Knox, and Wild Sex|Aurora Snow|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Millennial Action Project (MAP) seeks to engage young people in politics and give them more of a voice in governing.
When Will We See a #Millennial Congress?|Linda Killian|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A map shows each station on the route, along with marking POW camps and other landmarks along the way.
Riding Thailand’s WWII Death Railway|Liza Foreman|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Please,” he laughed, handing me the map after he was finished sketching.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind|Brin-Jonathan Butler|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They then would expect the Senate to strip that amendment and compromise simply on keeping government open for 60 days.
Bachmann and Pelosi vs. Boehner and Obama Over Spending Bill|Ben Jacobs|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On a small scale map, in an office, you may make mole-hills of mountains; on the ground there's no escaping from its features.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
He returned to the vestibule with the strip folded and somewhat crumpled in his hand.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
She telegraphed to her servants to strip her house of its summer shroud, and returned early on the day of his choice.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
After breakfast he sauntered along the brief strip of asphalt which the villagers believe to be a promenade.
Uncanny Tales|Various
Take a millstone and grind meal: uncover thy shame, strip thy shoulder, make bare thy legs, pass over the rivers.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various