What is the OS map symbol for parking?
blue P symbol
This blue P symbol stands for car park or parking. All Ordnance Survey maps use the same set of symbols. The map key explains what the symbols stand for. Sometimes letters are used – for example, FB stands for footbridge.
What does FB mean on OS maps?
Foot Bridge
Ordnance Survey Abbreviations
| F | ??? |
|---|---|
| FB | Foot Bridge |
| FBM | Fundamental Bench Mark |
| FC | Forestry Commission |
| FC | Free Church |
What does a blue triangle mean on an OS map?
You’ll never mistake them for a water feature: the symbol is a blue triangle with a dot in the middle. Rivers do not flow in small triangles.
What does BM stand for on maps?
A benchmark is a point where exact elevation is known and is marked with a brass or aluminum plate. It is marked BM on the map with the elevation numbers given in feet. Benchmarks are useful to help determine contour lines.
What is a red triangle on an OS map?
A hostel is shown by a red triangle. A tourist office or infomation point is shown by an ‘i’ in blue or green square. A campsite is shown by a tent or a caravan.
What does a triangle with a dot in the middle mean on a map?
mountain
For example, a triangular shape is often used to denote a mountain. A desert is often shown by a group of dots that might look a little bit like sand. A forest could have little shapes that look like trees.
What does TP stand for in surveying?
T-SHEET – A topographic map or chart prepared by the former Coast and Geodetic Survey, and now by the National Ocean Survey, including the manuscript copy. The topographic map is identified with a number, prefixed with the letter T, such as T-5542. As now prepared they are prefixed “TP” (topographic-photogrammetric).
What does BSS mean on an OS map?
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| Br | Bridge |
| BS | Boundary Stone |
| Cemy | Cemetery |
| Ch | Church |
What does FS mean on a map?
FS. Frame state. Frame, Coding, Coupon.