hydrographic map
1Map — /map/, n. Walter, c1140 1209?, Welsh ecclesiastic, poet, and satirist. Also, Mapes /mayps, may peez/. * * * I Graphic representation, drawn to scale and usually on a flat surface, of features usually geographic, geologic, or geopolitical of an… …
2map — mappable, adj. mapper, n. /map/, n., v., mapped, mapping. n. 1. a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships… …
3MAP — See modified American plan. * * * I Graphic representation, drawn to scale and usually on a flat surface, of features usually geographic, geologic, or geopolitical of an area of the Earth or of any celestial body. Globes are maps represented on… …
4Hydrographic survey — Private Survey Ship Neptune Hydrographic survey is the science of measurement and description of features which affect maritime navigation, marine construction, dredging, offshore oil exploration/drilling and related disciplines. Strong emphasis… …
5map — Synonyms and related words: Lambert conformal projection, Mercator projection, Miller projection, aeronautical chart, alphabet, art, astronomical chart, atlas, azimuthal equidistant projection, azimuthal projection, blueprint, cartographer,… …
6map maker — Synonyms and related words: Lambert conformal projection, Mercator projection, Miller projection, aeronautical chart, astronomical chart, atlas, azimuthal equidistant projection, azimuthal projection, cartographer, cartography, celestial chart,… …
7road map — Synonyms and related words: Baedeker, Lambert conformal projection, Mercator projection, Miller projection, Yellow Pages, aeronautical chart, astronomical chart, atlas, azimuthal equidistant projection, azimuthal projection, bibliography,… …
8weather map — Synonyms and related words: Lambert conformal projection, Mercator projection, Miller projection, aeronautical chart, air mass, anticyclone, astronomical chart, atlas, azimuthal equidistant projection, azimuthal projection, cartographer,… …
9Labeling (map design) — Cartographic labeling is a form of typography and strongly deals with form, style, weight and size of type on a map. Essentially, labeling denotes the correct way to label features (points, arcs, or polygons). Form In type, form describes… …
10topographic map — a map showing topographic features, usually by means of contour lines. Cf. contour map. * * * ▪ cartography cartographic representation of the Earth s surface at a level of detail or scale intermediate between that of a plan (small area)… …
