=(mapping) A graduated line that indicates the length of miles or kilometers as they appear on a map; the line has the advantage of remaining true after the map is enlarged or reduced in reproduction. Also known as bar scale. =

=(mapping) A graduated line that indicates the length of miles or kilometers as they appear on a map; the line has the advantage of remaining true after the map is enlarged or reduced in reproduction. Also known as bar scale. =

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Drawn to scale, means a level of representation. This isapplied to cartography (mapping), where scale is the ratiobetween map distance and distance on the ground. Thus, arepresentative fraction of 1 : 15 000 indicates that 1 cm (orinch) on the map represents 15 000 cm (or inches) on theground.

BOLTS is a clever acronym used for mapping in order to design an accurate and easy-to-rear map. It stands for Border, Orientation, Legend, Title and Scale.