Research Article
Nov 1980
A New Manual on Map Uses, Scales, and Accuracies
Publication: Journal of the Surveying and Mapping Division
Volume 106, Issue 1
Abstract
A Manual on Map Uses, Scales, and Accuracies for Engineering and Associated Purposes, in preparation by a Task Committee of the Committee on Cartographic Surveying, of the Surveying and Mapping Division of the ASCE, is nearing completion. This preparation is part of the long-range objective of the parent committee to aid engineers in obtaining maps which best fulfill their requirements. For a wide range of engineering and associated purposes, the proposed manual will: (1)Provide a means of determining appropriate scales and contour intervals, based on present and past practice; (2)present a functional method for defining map accuracies according to need; (3)furnish guidelines on the map's content and symbols required to depict graphically the details essential to its purpose; and (4)supply information on the availability of existing maps suitable for the intended purpose. This paper will present a brief report on the development of the manual, its purpose, and highlights of its content.
Get full access to this article
View all available purchase options and get full access to this article.
Information & Authors
Information
Published In
Journal of the Surveying and Mapping Division
Volume 106 • Issue 1 • November 1980
Pages: 143 - 148
Copyright
© 1980 American Society of Civil Engineers.
History
Published in print: Nov 1980
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
Permissions
Request permissions for this article.
Authors
Affiliations
Carl B. Feldscher, M.ASCE
Hydrographic Engr. (Retired), Palm Harbor, Fla.
Metrics & Citations
Metrics
Citations
Download citation
If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download.
View Options
Get Access
Access content
Please select your options to get access
Log in/Register
Log in via your institution (Shibboleth)
ASCE Members:
Please log in to see member pricing
Purchase
Save for later Item saved, go to cart Information on ASCE Library Cards
ASCE Library Cards let you download journal articles, proceedings papers, and available book chapters across the entire ASCE Library platform. ASCE Library Cards remain active for 24 months or until all downloads are used. Note: This content will be debited as one download at time of checkout.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Get Access
Access content
Please select your options to get access
Log in/Register
Log in via your institution (Shibboleth)
ASCE Members:
Please log in to see member pricing
Purchase
Save for later Item saved, go to cart Information on ASCE Library Cards
ASCE Library Cards let you download journal articles, proceedings papers, and available book chapters across the entire ASCE Library platform. ASCE Library Cards remain active for 24 months or until all downloads are used. Note: This content will be debited as one download at time of checkout.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.