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An OD (Ordnance Survey) map are maps that were originally used for the military.
It was produced by following a series of surveys.
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Why is the ordnance survey called the ordnance survey?
The name dates back to World War II. Much of the mapping carried out during the war was done by the Department of Ordnance (the guys who take care of munitions, artillery, tanks etc.). Their maps then, were known as Ordnance Survey maps. Today, Ordnance Survey maps are carried out by civilian teams and have nothing to do with ordnance but the name has stuck.
What does SINK mean on ordnance survey maps?
sink
What does ordnance survey map mean?
Ordnance survey maps are maps that show altitude in relation to a 'known' ordnance datum. An ordnance datum is a point of particular altitude. In the UK, that ordnance datum for ordnance survey maps is the mean sea level at Newlyn in Cornwall. Ordnance survey maps typically show topography, by means of contour lines and spot heights. General land detail, such as grass-land, forest, marsh. In addition roadways, railways, footpaths and bridleways are shown. This makes ordnance survey maps of particular use for anyone wishing to navigate on foot. And this remains one of the most popular uses for this type of map. Ordnance survey maps are maps that show altitude in relation to a 'known' ordnance datum. An ordnance datum is a point of particular altitude. In the UK, that ordnance datum for ordnance survey maps is the mean sea level at Newlyn in Cornwall. Ordnance survey maps typically show topography, by means of contour lines and spot heights. General land detail, such as grass-land, forest, marsh. In addition roadways, railways, footpaths and bridleways are shown. This makes ordnance survey maps of particular use for anyone wishing to navigate on foot. And this remains one of the most popular uses for this type of map.
What is a red road in maps?
On a UK Ordnance Survey map, a main 'A' road (trunk road, etc) is often shown in red.
What is the colour of a secondary road in an ordnance survey map?
Red . On all the many OS maps that I have, motorways are blue.
What are OS maps?
ordnance survey maps. maps made by the ordnance survey
Why is the ordnance survey called the ordnance survey?
The name dates back to World War II. Much of the mapping carried out during the war was done by the Department of Ordnance (the guys who take care of munitions, artillery, tanks etc.). Their maps then, were known as Ordnance Survey maps. Today, Ordnance Survey maps are carried out by civilian teams and have nothing to do with ordnance but the name has stuck.
What does OS mean on maps?
Ordnance Survey
Importance of ordnance survey maps to uniformed public services?
what is the importance of a ordnance survey map to uniformed public services?
What is the most common map?
Ordnance Survey maps.
What does SINK mean on ordnance survey maps?
sink
What has the author J B Harley written?
J. B. Harley has written: 'The historian's guide to Ordnance Survey maps' -- subject(s): Cartography, Great Britain, Great Britain. Ordnance Survey, Historical geography, Local History, Maps, Ordnance Survey, Sources 'La Nueva Naturaleza de Los Mapas' 'The Ordnance Survey and land-use mapping' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Ordnance Survey, History, Land use mapping, Land use surveys 'Maps for the local historian' -- subject(s): Cartography, History, Local History, Maps, Nautical charts, Sources
What does collect mean on an ordnance survey map?
'collects' isn't used on ordance survey maps but 'coll' is used for 'college'.
What has the author Bernard Lockey written?
Bernard Lockey has written: 'The interpretation of Ordnance Survey maps and geographical pictures' -- subject(s): Geography, Great Britain, Great Britain. Ordnance Survey, Maps, Problems, exercises, Study and teaching
What is a ordnance Survey Bench Mark?
An Ordnance Survey Bench mark (BM) is a survey mark made by the Ordnance Survey to record height above the Ordnance Datum.
Where would one be able to find Ordnance Survey maps of the UK?
You can find streetmaps of the UK online at websites such as Google maps, Bing maps, and Satsig. There also exists apps for many smartphones that contain a GPS function to find where you want to go.
What has the author Gillian M Doherty written?
Gillian M. Doherty has written: 'The Irish Ordnance Survey' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Cartography, Historiography, History, Irish National characteristics, Maps, Ordnance Survey (Ireland)
