Introduction to Topographic Maps V.1.0

Synopsis

An introduction to topographic maps and mapping, covering such topics as definitions of ‘true’ and ‘magnetic’ north; the Transverse Mercator projection; map scale; latitude and longitude; location and public land survey (with US examples); the Universial Transverse Mercator projection; relief mapping, altitude and contours, topographic maps, ariel photographs and satellites.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Multimedia; CD-ROM. Dual format PC Windows/Apple Macintosh.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £54.00 single user

Notes

Reviewed by R W Tomlinson and G Alexander in ‘Geocal’, No 16 (6/97), pp27-8.

Documentation

Accompanying printed map.

Uses

Schools and 1st-year undergraduates.

Subjects

Geography

Keywords

maps and mapping

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

Tijeras, New Mexico

Address

USA

Distributor

Name

GeoMEM Software

Email

sales@geomem.win-uk.net

Phone

01250 872284

Fax

01250 873290

Address

1 High Street
Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 6ET