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1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio (1:50,000) of the distance on map (1 inch) relative to the distance on the ground (usually 50,000 inches). 2. Convert a straight-line map distance to miles, meters, or yards using the map's bar scale (Figure 071-329-1008-1). Figure 1. Bar scales. a.
1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio (1:50,000) of the distance on the map (1 inch) compared to the distance on the ground. (usually 50,000 inches). 2. Convert a straight-line map. distance to miles, meters, or yards.
Given a 1:50,000 scale map, a strip of paper with a straight edge, and a pencil. Determine the straight-line distance between two points with no more than 5 percent error and the road (curved line) distance between two points with no more than a 10 percent error.
Given a standard 1:50,000-scale military map, a strip of paper with a straight edge, and a pencil. 1. Determine the straight-line distance between two points in meters, with no more than 5 percent error.
Identify the graphic bar scale of the map (Figure 071-COM-1008-1). Note : The graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map and is used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances. The graphic scale is divided into two parts.
Determine the Elevation of a Point on the Ground Using a Map 071‐329‐1014 : Locate an Unknown Point on a Map and on the Ground by Intersection 071‐329‐1015 . Locate an Unknown Point on a...
