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Subject: Re: Skeleton Maps
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:00:37 -0400
From: Michael Page <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
I have always thought of a "skeleton map" as a map created with the
intent to add future annotations. Think of it as a tool to do other
mapping (i.e. field mapping, exploration).
Best,
Michael Page
On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Angie Cope <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Subject: R: Skeleton Maps
> Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:17:30 +0200
> From: Piero A. Bianco <[log in to unmask]>
> To: 'Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum'
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> From the description, I think that "skeleton maps" are the same called in
> Italy "Carta muta" (silent map) and were used at school exams.
> The teacher showed a mountain, or a river, or a city, and asked the pupil to
> tell the correct name.
> I remember that in my old atlas (used when I was 11 years old) there were
> standard maps and a section with some "Carte mute".
> Unfortunately I haven't got that atlas.
>
> Piero Ausonio
>
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> Da: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Per conto di Angie Cope
> Inviato: marted́ 22 luglio 2008 17.36
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> Oggetto: Skeleton Maps
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Skeleton Maps
> Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:42:14 -0400
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> Good Day,
>
> I am hoping that you can help me with some information. I found an
> obscure reference to something called a skeleton map that shows only
> water and relief, but have been unable to find anymore detailed
> information. Is there someone there who is able to explain what exactly
> a skeleton map is and what it is used for?
>
> Thank you so much for your time.
>
> Angie M. Morgoch
> Master Seaman
> Vimy Ridge 3 Section 2 I/C
> NRTD Borden
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Michael Page
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Adjunct Faculty, Department of Environmental Studies
Emory University
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