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GB/T 20257.4-2017 in English

GB/T 20257.4-2017 in English

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Cartographic symbols for national fundamental scale maps-Part 4: Specifications for cartographic symbols 1:250000 1 : 500000&1 : 1000 000 topographic maps

  • Issued on:2017-10-14
  • Implemented on:2018-05-01
  • File Format:PDF
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Standard No: GB/T 20257.4-2017
Document status: VALID
Title in English: Cartographic symbols for national fundamental scale maps-Part 4: Specifications for cartographic symbols 1:250000 1 : 500000&1 : 1000 000 topographic maps
Title in Chinese: 国家基本比例尺地图图式 第4部分:1:250 000 1:500 000 1:1 000 000地形图图式
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 5 business days
Issued on: 2017-10-14
Implemented on: 2018-05-01
Superseding: GB/T 20257.4-2007 Cartographic symbols for national fundamental scale maps - Part 4: Specifications for cartographic symbols 1:250 000 1:500 000 & 1:1000 000 topographic maps
ICS Classification: 07.040-Astronomy. Geodesy. Geography
Chinese Classification: A79-Map printing
Professional Classification: GB-National Standard
Related Keywords: cartographic symbols
symbol classification system symbols
new element symbols
vegetation symbols
semi-scale symbols
Related Topics: flow chart analysis
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GB/T 20257.4
GB/T 20257.4-2007
GB/T 20257.4-2017
National Basic Scale Map Schema Part 3 1:25000 1:50000 1:100000...
topographic map
cartographic scale international
National basic topographic map survey
Topographic map output
German military topographic map schema
iec 61 000-4-8

《GB/T 20257.4-2017国家基本比例尺地图图式 第4部分:1:250 000 1:500 000 1:1 000 000地形图图式》由TC230(全国地理信息标准化技术委员会)归口,主管部门为自然资源部(测绘地理)。


Introduction

Analysis of the core content of the standard

Element categoryNew symbols (2017 edition)Revision pointsApplication scenarios
Water system5 items such as culverts and dangerous shore areasRefined representation method of dry riverbedWater resources management and flood control planning
Transportation7 items such as high-speed railways and wildlife passagesStreet classification adjustmentTransportation network design

Symbol system technical specifications

Typical example: When the width of the river symbol on the map is ≤0.4mm, it is represented by a single line with a gradient of 0.1-0.4mm, and when it is >0.4mm, it is represented by a double line. The printing color value is specified as C100/surface color C30.

Symbol classification system

  • Symbols based on scale: retain the length and width ratio of features (such as large reservoirs)
  • Semi-scale symbols: only maintain the length ratio (such as rural roads)
  • Symbols not based on scale: indicate positioning points (such as survey control points)

Implementation suggestions

Special attention should be paid when making maps:

  1. When features conflict, prioritize them according to the order of natural elements > artificial elements, primary elements > secondary elements
  2. No more than 3 vegetation symbols are allowed, and those with low economic value shall be discarded
  3. National boundary indication must be approved by the state, and the error must be ≤0.1mm

Technical evolution analysis

Main improvements compared to the 2007 version:

  • Added 21 new element symbols to adapt to new infrastructure such as high-speed rail
  • Optimized the symbol size algorithm, stipulating that the line thickness is 0.1mm and the dot diameter is 0.15mm
  • Introduced CMYK four-color printing specifications, with a color difference tolerance of ≤5%

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