Concept of the New Topographic Map of Poland at the Scale of 1: 50 000

Abstract

The factual and technical foundations of the concept for the 1:50 000 topographic map published in Poland between 1995 and 2002 by the Head Office of Geodesy and Cartography are discussed in this article. While discussing content and graphic design, the author gives particular attention to the novel way of representing built-up areas.

Keywords

• topographic map
• poland