Example of nested mapping scales at the Apollo 17 landing site
![Example of nested map scales using USGS IMAP 800](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/Nested%20mapping%20example.png?itok=Z6zmso_R)
Detailed Description
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
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.