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Request leaflets about maps & map-reading
21 July 2006
As well as our Mapping Index, four educational leaflets are available to help you, or the group you lead, to learn or refresh map reading skills.
You can order your map reading leaflets by filling in the partially completed email. Please specify in the 'nn' spaces the amount of leaflets you require.
Alternatively, please click on the download links to print your leaflet.
Please note:
- This service is available for download only. Please click on the links beside the leaflets you require.
Map Index 2008
Comprehensive list of small scale maps, including the popular OS Landranger Map and OS Explorer Map series, available from Ordnance Survey.
Download pdf (2.7 Mb)
If you would like to print details of all our currently available maps, you can also download our Leisure map catalogue (PDF, typically 350 Kb). Published primarily for retailers, it highlights recent and forthcoming map releases.
Introduction to maps
Explains the basics of map reading, including map scales and symbols.
Download pdf (800 Kb)
Map reading made easy peasy
Aimed at beginners and younger map enthusiasts
Download pdf (1.3 Mb)
Map reading made easy
Helps to understand mapping, explaining contour lines and grid referencing, orienteering and compass work.
Download pdf (1 Mb)
Advanced map reading made easy
A more in depth explaination for pin pointing locations, navigation and feature interpretation.
Download pdf (1.4 Mb)
Understanding the National Grid
Download only – no printed copies available
Download pdf (1.1 Mb)
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New and revised paper maps
Find out about our new and revised maps. -
Map Reading Skills - Pathfinder Guides from Pitkin Publishing
The perfect introduction to map reading and basic navigation! -
Historic maps reveal wealth and poverty in England
A series of historic maps published on the British Library's website reveals the distribution of wealth and poverty in England over the last few centuries.