Question

give reason of why topographical map are drawn to a large scale . ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Topographical maps, also known as general purpose maps, are

drawn at relatively large scales. These maps show important natural

and cultural features such as relief, vegetation, water bodies,

cultivated land, settlements, and transportation networks, etc.

These maps are prepared and published by the National Mapping

Organisation of each country. For example, the Survey of India

prepares the topographical maps in India for the entire country.

The topographical maps are drawn in the form of series of maps at

different scales. Hence, in the given series, all maps employ the

same reference point, scale, projection, conventional signs, symbols

and colours.

The topographical maps in India are prepared in two series, i.e.

India and Adjacent Countries Series and The International Map

Series of the World.

India and Adjacent Countries Series: Topographical maps under

India and Adjacent Countries Series were prepared by the Survey

of India till the coming into existence of Delhi Survey Conference

in 1937. Henceforth, the preparation of maps for the adjoining

countries was abandoned and the Survey of India confined itself to

prepare and publish the topographical maps for India as per the

specifications laid down for the International Map Series of the

World. However, the Survey of India for the topographical maps