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Base maps

Scope note

Outline maps showing the important natural and man-made features of an area, to which specific information may be added for any of various purposes.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300028100

Broader Terms used

outline maps

Term used for

maps, base

Equivalent Terms used

base map

Created

13yrs ago

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