Looking at the map vs looking to the map

The correct phrase is 'looking at the map.' 'Looking at' is the correct preposition to use when referring to observing or examining something. 'Looking to' is not the appropriate preposition in this context.

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Looking at the map

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are observing or examining a map. 'Looking at' is the correct preposition to use in this context.

Examples:

I am looking at the map to find our location.
She was looking at the map to plan our route.
They were looking at the map to see the different landmarks.
He is looking at the map to understand the geography of the area.
We will be looking at the map to decide on the best route.

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Looking at the map, I'd say the visitor's centre is just a mile over that rise there.
Looking at the map suggests that Jordan also does not share such a border and nevertheless enjoys ENP status.
It's like looking at the map of a pirate ship.
Except it doesn't get YouTube, and I'm tired of looking at the map channel.
Are you looking at the map or not?
In other words, looking at the map of Brussels, the centre of the city and the locations of the four school sites, would the Commission indicate which of these sites, in its opinion, can be considered central and which peripheral?
considers, by analogy with the horizontal social clause in the Lisbon Treaty, that taking into account the territorial impact of sectoral policies is necessary from the moment they are conceived (looking at the map before implementing policies), in order to anticipate their territorial effect;

Alternatives:

examining the map
observing the map
studying the map
checking the map
glancing at the map

looking to the map

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Looking to' is not the appropriate preposition to use when referring to observing or examining something like a map.

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You looking to map the security system or rob the place?
They're looking for the maps tattooed on our backs.
It's like looking at the map of a pirate ship.
I hear you're looking for the map.
And she kept looking at the maps talking about all the things we were going to do...
Looking at the map suggests that Jordan also does not share such a border and nevertheless enjoys ENP status.
Except it doesn't get YouTube, and I'm tired of looking at the map channel.
Looking at the map, I'd say the visitor's centre is just a mile over that rise there.
Are you looking at the map or not?
Looking for maps, anything with an extraction point.
Mark and his goons weren't looking for the map, were they?
Carrie's already looking at a map of the area.
They were looking at a map of Allingham land.
The government is looking for a map.
My hobby is looking at world maps.
He just surprised you when you were looking for that map.
I'm sorry, I was just looking at this map.
I'm looking for a map legend that will help me decipher a map to King Solomon's Mines.
The last thing Cutter was looking at was a map.
Looking at this map is like gazing at a beautiful face with an ugly wart on it.

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Looking at the map vs looking to the map