-------- Original Message -------- Subject: converting a verbal scale statement -- help needed! Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:22:12 -0500 From: Paige Andrew <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Good morning! I'm trying to assist a new maps cataloger with converting a verbal scale statement on some early charts and am honestly all turned around with this. The statement on the map is: "Marine Leagues 20 to a degree" From what she attempted I honestly think she has come up with a pretty accurate figure, but I'd like those folks on this list who have much more experience in doing conversions of non-mile stuff to work this over and share your answer(s), and the process to getting to them, to this list please. Thanks! Thoroughly confused, Paige