Study and Interpretation of Topographical Maps
ICSE · Class 12 · Geography
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What to Focus On
- Topographical maps are large scale maps of a small area.
- They show both natural and human features in detail.
- They are also called topo-sheets, Topographical Survey Sheets, and Scenery Maps.
- The first attempt at mapping India was made by D'Anville in 1752.
- Survey of India was established in 1767 under Major James Rennell.
- Rennell's Map of Hindoostan in 1788 marked the beginning of scientific mapping in India.
- Southern Asia Series is on 1:2,000,000 scale.
- India and Adjacent Countries Series is on 1:1,000,000 scale and has 106 sheets.
- Sheet 53 of the India and Adjacent Countries Series is the Delhi sheet.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A topographical map is just a normal map showing places and roads, so detailed physical interpretation is not important.
Topographical maps use a fixed small scale like ordinary atlases, so scale changes are not important.
Quarter Inch, Half Inch, and One Inch sheet names match their degree divisions directly, so the names can be guessed from the words alone.
Memory Tips
Meaning of topography and topographical map
Topographical map as a storehouse of information
Main purpose of topographical maps
Early history of topographical mapping in India
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