How do you reference a map plot?
Grid references
- Start at the left-hand side of the map and go east until you get to the bottom-left-hand corner of the square you want. Write this number down.
- Move north until you get to the bottom-left corner of the square you want.
How do I get an Ordnance Survey map reference?
How to find a National Grid Reference
- When you find an object, place it in a bag and write on the location of the findspot.
- Look at a 1:25000 scale OS map.
- Locate the findspot on the map, and then read the National Grid Reference; the first part will be the prefix (2 letters).
How do I get a grid reference on Google Maps?
Google Maps
- Click “Grid Reference Tools” and choose “Get Grid Reference from Map”. By clicking on the desired location, the 6-figure Grid reference will be shown.
- Click “Location Search Tools” and enter a place name (this does not work with post codes). The map will centre on the place name, if found.
What do the horizontal lines on an OS map mean?
The horizontal lines are called ‘northings’ as they increase in value as you travel north on the map. These are linked to the National Grid which provides a unique reference system, and can be applied to all OS maps of Great Britain, at all scales.
Where can I find grid reference in UK?
UK Grid Reference Finder. Instructions: Find a grid reference on the Google map by simply right-clicking on the map. Enter a location search below. Post Code.
When to use a six figure grid reference?
Six-figure grid references If you want to pinpoint an more exact place on a map, such as your own house, you will need to use a six-figure grid reference. First find the four-figure grid reference for the square and write it down with a space after each set of numbers, like this: 62_ 33_
How to find grid reference in Google map?
Instructions: Simply right click on the map to find a grid reference at that point. Enter a location search below to zoom to the approximate location.
