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The purpose of this study was to determine the level of map literacy of pre-service social studies teachers. The research was carried out using the relational survey model. The data collection tool used in the research was the map literacy scale titled "Developing Valid and Reliable Map Literacy Scale" developed by Koç and Demir (2014). The research was conducted on 221 pre-service teachers majoring at Gazi University, Faculty of Social Sciences Education Department in 2015-2016 academic year. Multiple linear regression analysis technique was applied in solving the sub problems of the research. According to the findings obtained from the research; when the correlations between the predictive variables and the dependent variable were examined, a positive and moderate correlation was seen between the level of map literacy of social studies pre-service teachers and variables such as competence in map calcuating, map reading, draft map drawing and map use. When the partial correlations between the predictive variables and the dependent variable were examined, it was determined that the social studies pre-service teachers had a positive and moderate relationship between map literacy levels and map reading and interpretation competence variables. On the other hand, it was determined that social studies pre-service teachers had a positive and weak relationship between map literacy levels and draft map drawing and map use competency variables. In addition, social studies pre-service teachers have a moderate and meaningful relationship with their map literacy level together with map calculating, map reading and interpreting, draft map drawing and map use variables. According to the results of the research, it is seen that the competences that social studies pre-service teachers perform with the maps are a moderate predictor of map literacy. For this reason, it is suggested that emphasis should be given to the courses and practices that will develop the map skills in the social studies undergraduate programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]