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Subject: RE: Scale statement in cataloging maps
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 14:35:51 -0600
From: Ken Rockwell <[log in to unmask]>
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>When a map is not drawn to scale, for example, a pictorial map, the 255
field says "Scale not given." and then a 500 note can quote a statement
on the map or simply say "Map not drawn to scale."
Is that correct?
And, saying in the 255 field "Map not drawn to scale" is not correct.
>Is that correct??
A: In 255, say "Not drawn to scale" for those like pictorial maps that
weren't attempting to portray the map strictly by a uniform scale. Say
"Scale not given" when it's evidently of a regular, but unknown, scale.
>Also, do we in the US say "Scales differ" or do we only say "Scales
vary?"
A: "Scales differ" is the proper wording for items with 3 or more
different scales. "Scales vary" is an old habit that keeps on living by
imitation of old records dating from when a standard wording hadn't been
established. Let's finally put it to rest.
"Scale varies" is used for single maps that change their scale at a
continuous ratio. Some such maps state that their scale is 1:x at the
center and 1:y at the margin, in which case one gives the range of
scales, e.g., "Scale 1:x-1:y." When the map scale is of this type but
not stated, that's when "Scale varies" is used--but never "Scales vary"
unless an item has more than two of these maps.
I hope this is clear...
--Ken Rockwell
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