cartographic scale definition
Cartography (from Greek ÏÎ¬ÏÏÎ·Ï khartÄs, papyrus, sheet of paper, map; and Î³ÏÎ¬ÏÎµÎ¹Î½ graphein, write) is the study and practice of making maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively. The fundamental problems of traditional cartography are to:
The scale of the map. It is expressed as a ratio (e.g. 1:10,000) and usually gives the actual distance represented by a centimeter or an inch on the map (e.g. 1 inch = 50 mi â¦ les). There may be a bar scale that can be used as a measurement reference, especially if no ruler is available to measure.