Intermediate-scale mapping
The U.S. Geological Survey has introduced an intermediate-scale map series (1:100,000 and 1:50,000) in response to the demand for maps at scales between the 1:24,000 and 1:250,000 standard series. The goal is to provide basic cartographic data at the level of detail and in the format selected by Federal, State, regional, county, and other users. A major innovation is the preparation of feature-separation drawings which provide great flexibility in constructing maps. The new series is designed with digitization in mind, ultimately to facilitate forming a digital cartographic data bas
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1976 |
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Title | Intermediate-scale mapping |
Authors | J. LeRoy Ward |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
Index ID | 70232652 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |