This glossary is a sub-set of one developed by the Urban and Regional Information
Systems Association (URISA)
Systems Association (URISA)
Base Map
- Basic representation of a region of the earth as it would appear if viewed from above.
- Portrays basic reference information onto which other information of a specialized nature is placed. Usually shows the location and extent of natural earth surface features and permanent man-made objects.
- Contains basic digital survey control and topographic elevation reference framework for integrating all of the other map features of a particular geographic area.
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