Small Scale vs. Large Scale Maps

The amount of information provided ona map is largely dependent on the scale at which the map was drawn.Maps are described as either small scale or large scale dependingon the areal extant and the level of detail provided. A large scalemap is one that shows detailed information regarding a small area.The ratio for a large scale map is usually large such as 1:4,800.On the other hand, a small scale map provides coverage for a largerarea with considerably less detail. The ratio for a small scale mapis comparatively small such as 1:1,000,000,000.

Match the following maps with the most appropriatescale. Each scale should only be used once

_____ A map of a single lot in a new housing tract a.1:250,000,000

_____ A World Map b. 1:900,000

_____ A Map of Dana Point c. 1:24,000

_____ A Map of California d.1:5,000

_____ A Map of Disneyland, California Adventure, andDowntown Disney e. 1:100