Map scales close map scaleThe ratio of the length of a feature on a map to the same length in real life. are often written as a ratio, eg 1 : 250,000. They can also be written using measurements ...

THIS map, on a scale of 5 miles to 1 in., shows the country to the north of Salonika as far as lat. 42° 10′ N., and east to Kavalla and west to Monastir. It is layer coloured, and the contour ...