The name dates back to World War II. Much of the mapping carried out during the war was done by the Department of Ordnance (the guys who take care of munitions, artillery, tanks etc.). Their maps then, were known as Ordnance Survey maps. Today, Ordnance Survey maps are carried out by civilian teams and have nothing to do with ordnance but the name has stuck.
An OD (Ordnance Survey) map are maps that were originally used for the military. It was produced by following a series of surveys. Hope this helps. :)
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"Ch" on an Ordnance Survey map typically stands for "church." It marks the location of a church or a place of worship on the map.
It refers to a Pump or Pump house
Ordnance survey maps are maps that show altitude in relation to a 'known' ordnance datum. An ordnance datum is a point of particular altitude. In the UK, that ordnance datum for ordnance survey maps is the mean sea level at Newlyn in Cornwall. Ordnance survey maps typically show topography, by means of contour lines and spot heights. General land detail, such as grass-land, forest, marsh. In addition roadways, railways, footpaths and bridleways are shown. This makes ordnance survey maps of particular use for anyone wishing to navigate on foot. And this remains one of the most popular uses for this type of map. Ordnance survey maps are maps that show altitude in relation to a 'known' ordnance datum. An ordnance datum is a point of particular altitude. In the UK, that ordnance datum for ordnance survey maps is the mean sea level at Newlyn in Cornwall. Ordnance survey maps typically show topography, by means of contour lines and spot heights. General land detail, such as grass-land, forest, marsh. In addition roadways, railways, footpaths and bridleways are shown. This makes ordnance survey maps of particular use for anyone wishing to navigate on foot. And this remains one of the most popular uses for this type of map.
An Ordnance Survey Bench Mark is a surveying mark made by the Ordnance Survey to record heights above Ordnance Datum. They are typically found on buildings, bridges, or other structures and are used as reference points for altitude measurements.
Ordnance Survey International was created in 1946.
There are many places where one can find an ordnance survey map. One looking to find an ordnance survey map should visit the official Ordnance Survey website and click the 'Get a Map' link.
ordnance survey maps. maps made by the ordnance survey
what is the importance of a ordnance survey map to uniformed public services?
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An OD (Ordnance Survey) map are maps that were originally used for the military. It was produced by following a series of surveys. Hope this helps. :)
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Ordnance Survey maps.