9.4. Classification of Maps
The types of map depend on the size of the map and the
purpose of the map. The size of the amp on the other hand,
depends on the amount of information that the map maker
wants to show. Depending on this, maps are divided in to
three categories.
- On The Basis Of Scale:- maps are divided in to three
groups. These are:-
A. Large scale map
B. Medium scale map
C. Small scale map
♦ Large scale maps:- are maps with the scale of >
1:50,000 (one to fifty thousand). Such maps can
cover small area but they show very detailed
information.
♦ Medium scale maps:- are maps with a scale
between 1:50,000 and 1:250,000 (One to fifty
thousand and one to two hundred and fifty thousand).
Here the area to be covered is larger while the
amount of information shown is smaller than the large
scale map. These maps can’t cover large areas.
♦ Small scale maps:- are maps with a scale of
<1=250,000 (one to two hundred and fifty thousand).
Such maps can cover large areas but the information