Map series
Topic: Maps and Map Scale · NCERT: Class 11, Ch 1 "Introduction to Maps"; Class 11, Ch 5 "Topographical Maps"
Meaning
A map series is a set of maps made at the same scale and in the same style, following the same rules. Because they follow the same rules, sheets placed side by side fit together. Each sheet covers one part of the country, so together they cover the whole area. Using the same colours and symbols everywhere makes every sheet easy to read and compare.
Example
Survey of India toposheets (topographical maps) at 1:50,000 form a series covering India. A sheet for the Dehradun area fits with the sheet next to it, so roads, rivers and contours continue across the edge.
Don't confuse with
- Atlas: an atlas is a book of maps at many different scales and on many themes. A map series uses one scale and one style throughout.
Related concepts
- Survey of India
- Great Trigonometrical Survey
- Pundits
- Geodetic datum
- National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation