Intermediate-scale mapping
Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
By: J. LeRoy Ward
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Abstract
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
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Intermediate-scale mapping |
| Series title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1976 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U. S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 2 p. |
| First page | 253 |
| Last page | 254 |