A Multiscale Quadrangle Map Scale is a handy tool for accurately measuring distances on topographic maps. It typically includes a variety of scales commonly used in cartography, such as:
- 1:10,000
- 1:12,000
- 1:15,840
- 1:24,000
- 1:25,000
- 1:50,000
- 1:62,500
- 1:63,360
- 1:100,000
- 1:125,000
- 1:250,000
- 1:500,000
These scales are often printed on a durable, laminated card or plastic sheet. To use the scale, simply align the appropriate scale with the distance on the map and read the corresponding measurement in feet, miles, meters, or chains.
