How do you hide the Blue Circle on Ordnance Survey maps?
on Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps, with map extracts showing the symbols. On the maps a blue circle is on or near the symbol. Use the mouse to move the pointer over the blue circle on a map to hide it. 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map.
Is there a red star on an Ordnance Survey map?
On Ordnance Survey maps symbol guides, there is no RED STAR. There is however a blue star meaning: Other Tourist Feature. Where can one find an ordnance survey map? There are many places where one can find an ordnance survey map.
How many maps are there on Ordnance Survey?
All Rights Reserved. Educational licence 100045616. on Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps, with map extracts showing the symbols. On the maps a blue circle is on or near
Where can I find OS Explorer map symbol flashcards?
Ordnance Survey provide map symbol flashcards for their OS Explorer (1:25000 scale) maps. Find them at the link! OS Explorer Map Symbol Flashcards (PDF) OS Resources website
What are OS map symbols?
An OS map symbol is the easily understood map language that will guide you through every walk, bike ride or run that you go on. All of the features you will see when out and about are on your OS map, and the symbol will help you with your map reading and to understand what your map is telling you.
What does V mean on an OS map?
Vehicle(V) Vehicle; (P) Passenger. Ferry. Narrow road with passing places. Road under construction. Gradient: steeper than 20% (1 in 5)
What does FB mean on an OS map?
Foot BridgeOrdnance Survey AbbreviationsF???FBFoot BridgeFBMFundamental Bench MarkFCForestry CommissionFCFree Church38 more rows
What do green dots mean on OS map?
On-road cycle route symbol. Only national routes which are signposted and managed by Sustrans are shown on our mapping. On 1:50000 Landranger mapping, they're shown with green dots and a network number as above.
What does P mean on old OS maps?
P. Paling, Passage, Pavement, Pillar, Plug, Pool, Pump. P. Parade, Pass, Passage, Path, Place, Precinct, Promenade.
What does BM mean on an old map?
Ordnance Survey AbbreviationsBBaulk, Bank, Base, Basin, Bridge, BroadBlgBuildingBMBench MarkBNBarnBnBroken (hedge or bank)58 more rows
What is a red dot on an OS map?
Other route with public access "Other routes with public access" are shown by red dots on 1:50,000 maps, and green dots on 1:25,000 maps with text "The exact nature of the rights on these routes and the restrictions may be checked with the local highway authority".
What is a black dotted line on OS map?
Black dashed lines tell you that you have the ability to walk there, but not necessarily the right! Where there is a green dashed line with black dashes beneath it, you have both the right to walk there and should probably expect to find a track on the ground.
What is a brown dotted line on an OS map?
The heights of these contour lines are marked in brown too, so you know how high something on the line is without having to count from sea level! Occasionally, you will also see “spot heights” – that is a brown dot with a height next to it, usually at the top of hills or mountains.
Telephone
Note that there is often a public telephone by a post office, but the combination is shown with a P symbol for the post office, but not with a telephone symbol as well.
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