A NOTE ABOUT MAP SCALE:
Maps vary by scale (and usually
detail). Select your maps based on
the amount of detail you will need.
- Small scale maps cover a wider
surface area, but in less detail.
These maps are usually best for trip
planning.
- Large scale maps cover smaller
surface areas, but in greater detail.
These maps are usually best for when
you are actually on your way.
The terms small scale and large
scale are, of course, subjective but,
in broad terms, road maps and atlases
are smaller scale; walking maps and
city maps are larger scale.
But here's where it gets confusing:
the larger the number the smaller
the scale!
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