1. Map Scale

2. Types of Map Scale
Ratio or Representative Fraction: how many units on the earth’s surface is equal to one unit on the map
Example: (1:100,000) 1 centimeter= 1 kilometer, (1:62,500) 1 inch= 1 mile.
Direct Statement: written description of map distance
Example: One inch equals ten miles, one centimeter equals one kilometer.
Graphic Scale: a line marked with distance
Example:

3. Large Scale vs. Small Scale Maps
Large Scale Maps: Shows a lot of detail of an area. (City streets, parks, businesses, etc.)
Small Scale Maps: Less detailed, may show large features like highways.
Small Scale
Large Scale

4. Large vs. Small Scale

5. Large vs. Small Scale