What is Ordnance Surveys?
What is Ordnance Surveys? Understanding Ordnance survey The Ordnance Survey (OS) is the United Kingdom’s official mapping agency. The…
What is Easting and Northing?
What is Easting and Northing? Understanding Easting and Northing The phrases easting and northing refer to a point’s geographic…
What is Photomapping?
What is Photomapping? Introduction Photomapping is the process of creating a map from a picture base. In all likelihood,…
Maps, Grid References, and Coordinates
Maps, Grid References, and Coordinates Introduction Maps are a representation of a place or location, showing its geographic features….
What are Virtual Reference Stations? VRS vs Base Station
What are Virtual Reference Stations? VRS vs Base Station What are Virtual Reference Stations? A virtual reference station is…
The distinction between ellipsoidal and orthometric elevations
What is Orthometric height The orthometric height is the vertical distance H along the plumb line from a place…
What Is Fee Tail?
What Is Fee Tail? Fee tail or entail is a type of trust established by deed or settlement that…
Digital Maps Vs. Paper Maps
Digital Maps Vs. Paper Maps Introduction The debate between digital maps and paper maps is long-standing and inconclusive. It’s…
What is Terra Nullius?
What is Terra Nullius? Terra nullius is a Latin phrase that means “nobody’s land.” It was a notion that…
What is a Common Land?
What is a Common Land? Common land is land held by one person or a group of people over…
