Map scales
To be most useful, a map must show
locations and distances accurately on a
sheet of paper of convenient size. This
means that all things included in the
map-ground area, rivers, lakes, roads,
distances between features, and so on must
be shown proportionately smaller
than they really are. The proportion
chosen for a particular map is its scale.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2000 |
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Title | Map scales |
DOI | 10.3133/fs03800 |
Authors | |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 038-00 |
Index ID | fs03800 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |