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How do you read map scales?

Updated: 10/25/2022
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On the map will be the information needed. It will say something like "2" equals 100 miles" It will also show you the measurement it is incorporating, a line that equals 2". It used to be called the "key". You will measure out 2" on the map and it will equal 100 miles. 2 is only an example. See link below.

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