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.
The Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency of Great Britain. On an Ordnance Survey map, a zoo is represented by an elephant.
An OD (Ordnance Survey) map are maps that were originally used for the military. It was produced by following a series of surveys. Hope this helps. :)
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An Ordnance Survey Bench Mark is a surveying mark made by the Ordnance Survey to record heights above Ordnance Datum. They are typically found on buildings, bridges, or other structures and are used as reference points for altitude measurements.
Ordnance Survey International was created in 1946.
There are many places where one can find an ordnance survey map. One looking to find an ordnance survey map should visit the official Ordnance Survey website and click the 'Get a Map' link.
ordnance survey maps. maps made by the ordnance survey
what is the importance of a ordnance survey map to uniformed public services?
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The Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency of Great Britain. On an Ordnance Survey map, a zoo is represented by an elephant.
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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. Hope this helps. :)
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