Map scales
Fact Sheet
038-00
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
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.
Suggested Citation
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 2000, Map scales (Retired Edition): U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 038-00, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs03800.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Map scales |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 038-00 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs03800 |
| Edition | Retired Edition |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |