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Translation glossary: Cartographic Terms

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map, orthophotographicSee: orthophotographic map 
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map, photographicSee: photomap 
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map, planimetricMap that presents only the horizontal positions for features represented. distinguished from a topographic map by the omission of relief in measurable 
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map, slope (clinometric map)Map showing the degree of steepness of the Earth\'s surface by the use of various colors or shading for critical ranges of slope. 
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map, soilMap that shows the constitution, structure, and texture of the soil and identifies ongoing erosion. 
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map, storm evacuationMap designed to identify coastal areas subject to flooding, to indicate recommended areas of refuge, and to emphasize available evacuation routes. 
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map, thematicMap designed to provide information on a single topic, such as geology, rainfall, population. 
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map, topographicMap that present the horizontal and vertical positions of the features represented; distinguished from a planimetric map by the addition of relief in 
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marsh, coastalArea of salt-tolerant vegetation in brackish and (or) saline-water habitants subject to tidal inundation. 
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marsh, freshwaterTract of low wet ground, usually miry and covered with rank vegetation. 
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mean high waterTidal datum that is the arithmetic mean of the high water heights observed over a specific 19-year Metonic cycle (National Tidal Datum Epoch). For sta 
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mean high water lineIntersection of the land with the water surface at the elevation of high water. See: shoreline 
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mean low waterTidal datum that is the arithmetic mean of the low water heights observed over a specific 19-year Metonic cycle (National Tidal Datum Epoch). For stat 
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mean low water lineIntersection of the land with the water surface at the elevation of low water. 
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mean sea levelTidal datum that is the arithmetic mean of the hourly water elevations observed over a specific 19-year Metonic cycle (National Tidal Datum Epoch). Sh 
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meander lineMetes-and-bounds traverse approximately along the mean high water line of a permanent body of water. By following the sinuosities of the bank or shore 
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meanderableCapable of being depicted by reference to a meander line. 
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meridianGreat circle on the surface of the Earth passing through the geographical poles and any given point on the Earth\'s surface. All points on a given mer 
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metes and boundsMethod of describing land by measure of length (metes) of the boundary lines (bounds). 
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Metonic cyclePeriod of 235 lunations or about 19 years. devised by Meton, an Athenian astronomer (5th century B.C.) for the purpose of obtaining a period at the en 
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metric systemDecimal system of weights and measures based on the meter as a unit length and the kilogram as a unit mass. 
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monoscopicPertaining to the observation of a single photograph or other view. 
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monument (surveying)Permanent physical structure marking the location of a survey point. Common types of monuments are inscribed metal tablets set in concrete posts; and 
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mosaic, aerialAssembly of aerial photographs whose edges usually have been torn or cut selectively and matched to the imagery on adjoining photographs to form a con 
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multiplexStereoplotter of the double-projection type characterized by its use of reduced- scale diapositives and stationary lamphouses with condensing lenses. 
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multispectral scanner (MSS)Device for sensing radian energy in several channels of the electromagnetic spectrum. 
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national geodetic vertical datum of 1929Reference surface established by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1929 as the datum to which relief features and elevation data are referenced in 
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National Map Accuracy StandardsSpecifications promulgated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to govern accuracy of topographic and other maps produced by Federal Agencies. 
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navigable watersWater usable, with or without improvements, as routes for commerce in the customary means of travel on water. 
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neatlineLine separating the body of a map from the map margin. On a standard quadrangle map, the neatlines are the meridians and parallels delimiting the quad 
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oceanic surveySurvey or examination of condition in the ocean or any part of it, with reference to animal or plant life, chemical elements present, temperature grad 
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offshoreComparatively flat zone of variable width that extends from the outer margin of the rather steeply sloping shoreface to the edge of the continental sh 
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orientationEstablishing correct relationship in direction with reference to points of the compass; the state of being in correct relationship in direction with r 
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origin of coordinatesPoint in a system of coordinates that serves as a zero point in computing the system\'s elements or in prescribing its use. 
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orthophotographPhotograph having the properties of an orthographic projection. It is derived from a conventional perspective photograph by simple or differential rec 
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orthophotographic mapMap produced by assembling orthophotographs at a specified uniform scale in a map format. 
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orthophotomapOrthophotographic map with contours and cartographic treatment, presented in a standard format, and related to standard reference systems. 
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orthophotoquadMonocolor orthophotgraphic map presented in a standard quadrangle format and related to standard reference systems. It has no contours and little or c 
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orthophotoscopePhotomechanical device used in conjunction with a double-projection stereoplotter for producing orthophotograph. 
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overedgeAny portion of a map lying outside the nominal map border (neatline). 
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overlayPrinting or drawing on a transparent or translucent medium intended to be placed in register on a map or other graphic and which shows details not app 
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overprintNew material printed on a map or chart to show data of importance or special use, in addition to those data originally printed. 
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parallel of latitudeA circle, or approximation of a circle, on the surface of the Earth, parallel tot he Equator, and connecting points of equal latitude; a circle of the 
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photogrammetryScience or art of obtaining reliable measurements or information from photographs or other sensing systems. 
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photomap (photographic map)Map made by adding marginal information, descriptive data, and a reference system to a photograph or assembly of photographs. 
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plainRegion of uniform general slope, comparatively level, of considerable extent, and not broken by marked elevations and depressions (it may be an extens 
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planetableInstrument consisting essentially of a drawing board on a tripod and some type of sighting device (alidade) with attached straightedge, used for plott 
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planimetryPlan details of a map - those having no indication of relief or contour. 
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platDiagram drawn to scale showing all essential data pertaining to the boundaries and subdivisions of a tract of land, as determined by survey or protrac 
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prime meridianMeridian of longitude 0 degrees, used as the origin for measurements of longitude. The meridian of Greenwich, England, is the internationally accepted 
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