Map Links:

Ordnance Survey Mapsat 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 Machinean excellent site which makes all sorts of maps.

3D Atlas Onlinesome excellent maps - have a look!

Expedia Mapsall sorts of maps from all over the world

Multimapenter your postcode (or any postcode) and get a map...


Map Skills:

ScaleCentre for Topographic Information (Canada)- a simple explanation of how scales work on a map.

Map TermsCentre for Topographic Information (Canada)- a glossary of words used in mapping.

Map SymbolsCentre for Topographic Information (Canada)- useful examples but remember they are not all the same as those on UK maps

ContoursCentre for Topographic Information (Canada)- a simple explanation of what contours are.

Using a CompassCentre 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.

You can also get Geography help at About.com - check it out.....


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