what is the fractional scale of oregon? and how do you figure it out.

Question

what is the fractional scale of oregon? and how do you figure it out.

Thanks

Answer 1

That varies greatly from map to map.

http://faculty.chemeketa.edu/afrank1/topo_maps/scale.htm

Answer 2

Thanks Ms.Sue,

Here was the question that I am trying to figure out.
-Which of the following scales would most likely be used for the maps of the features listed.
1:12,500,00 - 1:1,000,000 - 1:10,000
for state (Oregon), city (Portland), and world map.
It shows no examples in my book.
thanks

Answer 3

http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/factsheets/fs01502.html

Check out the graphics on this webpage. You should notice that the smaller the second number, the more detail on the map. (A 1:10,000 map would have more detail than a 1:100,000 map.)

So what do you want more detail for? A city? A state? The world?

Answer 4

Thanks, that was a lot of help..

Answer 5

You're welcome.

Answer 6

The fractional scale is a representation of the relationship between a map's distance and the actual distance on the ground. To determine the fractional scale of a map, you need to compare the two distances.

Here's how you can figure it out for Oregon:

1. Locate the scale bar on the map. The scale bar is typically located in the corner or along the bottom edge of the map and consists of a line segmented into smaller units of distance (e.g., miles or kilometers).

2. Identify the length of the scale bar. It may be labeled with the corresponding unit of distance.

3. Measure the actual distance on the ground. Pick two points on the map that are easily identifiable and determine their distance using a reliable source, such as a GPS device or a mapping tool.

4. Compare the measured actual distance to the length of the scale bar. Calculate the ratio by dividing the measured distance by the length of the scale bar.

5. Finally, express the ratio in fractional form. For example, if the measured distance is 50 miles and the length of the scale bar is 1 inch, the fractional scale would be 1:50 or 1/50.

Remember, the fractional scale tells you how many units of distance on the map correspond to one unit of distance on the ground. In the case of Oregon, the fractional scale will provide the ratio specific to that particular map.