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Example of nested mapping scales at the Apollo 17 landing site

By Planetary Geologic Mapping
Example of nested map scales using USGS IMAP 800
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The nested quality of USGS IMAP 800 is exemplified in this image. The inset of the 1:50K (smaller area, larger scale) landing site map is outlined on the 1:250K (larger area, smaller scale) map of the Taurus Littrow area. Photo Credit: USGS Astrogeology

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