The scale of a map allows a reader to calculate ... These are useful for walking and other outdoor pursuits. Landplan maps are 1:10,000 (1 cm = 100 m). These show individual streets clearly ...

Each OS map has a key to show what the symbols mean. Large-scale maps - 1:1,250, 1:2,500 and 1:10,000. Features appear larger on the map. This may be used for individual towns and cities.