Assignment 1: Topographic Maps Tarik Gasmia Part 1 : Basic map data/info A large scale map is commonly used for smaller areas, meaning that the map will be more detailed. A small scale map is the contrary, it covers a larger area with less detail. Example: If you’re looking at a whole country from a map, you will most likely be using a small scale map and if you’re looking at an area which is considered small, you will probably going to use a large scale map. A: - In centimeters, the south end to the north edge of the map is 55.5cm In kilometers, the south end to the north edge of the map is 27.75km B: - In centimeters, the east to the west edge of the map is 78cm In kilometers, the east to the west edge of the map is 39km A: NW: 74°00, 45°45. NE: 73°30, 45°45. SW: 74°00, 45°30. SE: 73°30, 45°30 B: C: A: Equal-Area. B: A projection of this type preserves the distance. It is fairly recent. It was published in the year 2000. The reference number on the map is 3H/12 If I wanted the map directly west from this one, I would ask for 31G/9 Bridge: Firestation: Picnic: Part 2 : Distance and elevation on a topographic map 1 & 2. A: Pour 45°31’30’’ N 73° 34’ 15’’ W ---> Parc Lafontaine B: Pour 45° 45’ N 73° 59’ W ---> Municipale de ville de