Map Specifications
Map specifications provide the rules and guidelines for the issues associated with making a map. Specifications are needed for both printed and electronic maps.
For simple, one-off, maps these may be very simple (being no more than vague guidelines), but for complex series maps these can be very complex. Listed below is a contents summary for one of the more complex Australian Specifications. These are for both printed maps and digital data and the range of topics covered are a good indication of the issues which may need to be addressed in a specification.
GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA
TOPOGRAPHIC DATA AND MAP SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
TOPO250K & TOPO100K NATIONAL TOPOGRAPHIC DATABASES
&
NTMS SERIES 1:250 000 & 1:100 000 SCALE
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP PRODUCTS
VERSION : 5.0
RELEASE DATE : 1st December 2007
Geoscience Australia
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
Section 1
National Topographic Databases (NTDB) Structure and Specifications
- The NTDB Model
- TOPO250K and TOPO100K Data Structure
- Quality Information
- Data Arrangement
Section 2
National Topographic Map Series (NTMS) Specifications.
- Introduction
- Information to be included
- Feature Names
- Type Selection and Placement
- Type Size Selection Criteria
- Type Style (Font) Abbreviations
- 250 000 Scale Type Specifications
- 100 000 Scale Type Specifications
- Authorised Abbreviations
Section 3
National Topographic Database (NTDB) Production Information
- General Information
- Revision
- The National Topographic Database Structure
- General Notes
- Feature Specific Notes
- Submission of Data to Geoscience Australia
Appendices
Appendix A – Feature Type Dictionary
Appendix B – NTMS Map Layout Guides and Associated Marginalia Information
Appendix C – Fence and Water Facilities Guide
Appendix D – Inland Water Features Guide
Appendix E – Limits of Oceans and Seas
Appendix G – 1:250 000 & 1:100 000 NTMS Map Indexes
Appendix H – Map Boundaries / Extents Guide
Appendix J – Validation Tests
Appendix L – Glossary
Appendix M – The Geocentric Datum of Australia
Appendix N – History of the National Topographic Map Series (NTMS) NATMAP Series and GEODATA Vector Product
Appendix O – Indigenous Lands Guide
Appendix P – Map Grid of Australia 100 000 metre square Identification Diagram
Appendix Q – GEODATA / Geodatabase Cross Reference
Appendix R – Feature Type Cross Reference Tables
Appendix S – Symbol Dictionary for Topographic Map Production
Appendix T – Type Style Samples
Appendix U – Imagery Interpretation Guide
Appendix V – Product Specifications
Appendix W – Map Printing Orders
Appendix X – Listing of Domain Tables and Definitions
Further Reading
- Geoscience Australia – Topographic Data and Map Specifications for TOPO250K & TOPO100K National Topographic Databases and Topographic Map Products
- http://www.ga.gov.au/mapspecs/topographic/v5/
- Natural Resources Canada – Standards and Specifications
- http://maps.nrcan.gc.ca/cartospecs/MainIndexE50.htm
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