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An example: on a map with the scale 1:20000, 3 centimeters accord to 0.6 kilometers in reality. 1 cm ⇒ 20000 cm 3 cm ⇒ 20000 * 3 cm = 60000 cm = 600 m = 0.6 km The scale is rounded to integers, the distance of the map to 0.1, the real distance to 0.001.
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Calculate ground distance given map scale and map distance. Map Scale: 1: Map Distance: Ground Distance Units: At a map scale of 1:100000, 1 millimeter on the map is equivalent to 1 kilometer on the ground.
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Know what map scale you're using in order to measure distance. Refer to the scale bar at the bottom of the map. 1:50 000 scale: 1 cm = ½ km 1:250 000 scale: 1 cm = 2½ km Get more information, see The basics!(PDF, 1.34 MB)
A legend explaining the symbols used is provided on the back of a National Topographic System (NTS) map for easy reference. Get more information, see GEOSCAN!
Using a compass along with a topographic map ensures an exact direction for locating features. An approximate but quick way to orient your map is to align the compass needle (when it is pointing north) with the top of the map. Remember that north is always at the top of an NTS map. Get more information!
A map is oriented when it is made to correspond to the ground features it represents. If you know your location and can also identify the position of a distant object, you can orient your map by turning it so it corresponds to the ground features. Get more information!
When allowing for magnetic declination, remember: declination west, magnetic best (add); declination east, magnetic least (subtract). Get more information, see Geomagnetism Canada!
Use contour lines to determine elevations of mountains and flat areas. The closer together the lines are, the steeper the slope. Note that contour numbers are often positioned differently, since they indicate the direction of elevation by always reading (pointing) uphill. Get more information, see The Basics!(PDF, 1.34 MB)
Some water feature symbols also reveal water flow direction (e.g. direction of flow arrow in rivers, falls symbols pointing downstream). Get more information, see GEOSCAN!
At a glance, you can easily identify wooded areas (green) and clearings (white). Get more information, see GEOSCAN!
Aerial photographs can enhance the use of your topographic map by providing an aerial view of the ground features shown on the map sheet. They are available for all NTS map sheets and may be obtained from the National Air Photo Library. Get more information, see National Air Photo Library!
Jan 7, 2022 · The National Topographic System is a standardized method of mapping. Natural Resources Canada uses the system to produce maps that depict the country’s natural and man-made features (e.g. lakes, rivers, railways and roads). Instituted in 1927, today the NTS uses two scales: 1:50,000 and 1:250,000. In the 1:50,000 scale, 1 cm on the map ...
The 1/250 000 scale maps (1 cm equals 2.5 km) are identified by a combination of numbers and letters, from A through P (e.g. 12A, below in yellow). The 1/250 000 blocks are further sub-divided into sixteen segments (1 to 16), forming blocks used for 1/50 000 scale mapping (1 cm equals 0.5 km).
Know what map scale you're using in order to measure distance. Refer to the scale bar that is usually at the bottom of the map. 1/50 000 scale: 1 cm = ½ km 1/250 000 scale: 1 cm = 2½ km. What do the map symbols mean? A legend explaining the symbols used on a National Topographic System (NTS) map can be found here: Topo Map Symbols.
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How about a metric map of 1:25,000 scale; 1 cm on the map is 25,000 cm (250 meters) on the ground. Jan 25, 2019 - Matt The Map Scales page states, "A 1:10,000 map will show objects 100 times as large as a 1:100,000 map but will only show 1/100th the land area on the same sized piece of paper."
