Differences Between Local and Regional Maps

Scale:

• Local maps show smaller areas. They usually have a scale that ranges from 1:1,000 to 1:25,000.
• Regional maps cover bigger areas. Their scale goes from 1:50,000 to 1:250,000.

Detail:

• Local maps include a lot of details. You can see streets and buildings clearly.
• Regional maps show larger features. They focus on things like cities and highways.

Purpose:

• People use local maps for getting around or planning cities.
• Regional maps help with studying things like population and the environment.

Types:

• Local maps can be topographic maps or street maps.
• Regional maps often show special information, like where people live.