


Ordnance Survey Maps
at last the O.S. are providing some useful material on the net - try get-a-map and free outline maps, plus details of all the latest O.S. products.
National Geographic Map Machine
an excellent site which makes all sorts of maps.
3D Atlas Online
some excellent maps - have a look!
Expedia Maps
all sorts of maps from all over the world
Multimap
enter your postcode (or any postcode) and get a map...
Scale
Centre for Topographic Information (Canada)- a simple explanation of how scales work on a map.
Map Terms
Centre for Topographic Information (Canada)- a glossary of words used in mapping.
Map Symbols
Centre for Topographic Information (Canada)- useful examples but remember they are not all the same as those on UK maps
Contours
Centre for Topographic Information (Canada)- a simple explanation of what contours are.
Using a Compass
Centre for Topographic Information (Canada)- starts off with a complicated explanation of 'why north isn't north' (!) but at the bottom of the page is a useful section on how to use a compass.| Website hosted by: Easyspace | |