OS Symbols and Grid References 1 of 16

OS Symbols and Grid References 1 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

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Where do we use symbols? 3 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

Where do we use symbols? When drawing a map to scale it is important to include as much detail as possible. However, not all the detail will fit on the map so we use different images, abbreviations and letters to represent the main items on the map. Activity Draw a map that shows your route to school but do not use any words! 4 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

O. S. map symbols 5 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

Match the O. S. symbol to the correct description 1 2 coniferous forest bus station 7 3 4 deciduous forest 3 picnic site 5 camp site 1 view point 5 6 church with a tower secondary road 7 train station 8 8 main road 6 6 of 16 marsh 4 church with a spire 2 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

Name that O. S. symbol! 7 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

Identify all the symbols you can spot on this Ordnance Survey map. Hint - There are 11 different symbols to identify! 8 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

Did you spot them all? contour line minor road river buildings pond telephone public house main road chapel bridleway church with a tower 9 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

4 -figure grid references 2 nd Flower = 01 62 1 st What is the 4 -figure grid reference of the hat? 10 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

43 What is the 4 figure grid reference of: the chapel? the telephone? the small island? 42 41 40 14 11 of 16 15 16 17 18 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

6 -figure grid references 2 nd 2 The 6 -figure grid reference of the church with a spire is 253 762. 3 1 st 12 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

You live at 702 337 and need to see a friend at 681 319. In what direction and over what distance will you be travelling? How will you get there? What will you see on the way? 13 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

6 -figure grid references What are the 6 figure grid references for the: picnic site? church with a tower? youth hostel? camping site? 14 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004

What is the 6 -figure grid reference of… 1. The site of the battle. 705 342 2. The bus station in Naperton. 692 332 3. The church with a tower in Bingham. 680 321 15 of 16 © Boardworks Ltd 2004