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Identify the scale of topographical sheet No. 71E/NW.
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1 inch to 2 miles
Topographical Sheet Scale Identification
Topographical sheet numbers, such as 71E/NW, follow a standardized system that indicates both location and scale. The standard scale for topographical sheets designated with this type of numbering convention is typically 1:125,000.
Scale Conversion
The scale 1:125,000 means that one unit of measurement on the map represents 125,000 of the same units on the ground.
- To convert this to the "1 inch to X miles" format:
- There are 63,360 inches in one mile.
- Calculate the number of miles represented by 1 inch on the map:
$ \frac{125,000 \text{ inches}}{63,360 \text{ inches/mile}} \approx 1.97 \text{ miles} $
- This value is commonly rounded or represented as 1 inch to 2 miles.
Therefore, the scale of topographical sheet No. 71E/NW is 1 inch to 2 miles.
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