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Here some useful links:
http://www.swisstopo.ch/en/basics/geo/system/
This page leads you to descriptions of projections used in Europe,
especially in Switzerland.
The following link shows you the type of maps generally used in Switzerland
(national maps).
http://www.swisstopo.ch/en/products/analog/maps/tk25
The signs and symbols used in those maps can be downloaded from this page
(pdf-file)
The following link is very practical for looking up a place in Switzerland
http://www.sanday.ch/index.asp?lg=e
If you type an address, a coordinate (of the Swiss national map) or a
geographical name it will be shown in one of the available views: road map,
national map, historical map (around 1900), view from space and a
relief-type road map. If you don't like one view, just select the other...
The national map option corresponds with the printed version.
Good luck!
Marcel
On 4/1/06, Royer, Doug <> wrote:
>
> This question is for those on the list who reside/hike in Brittan and the
> nations in Europe.
>
> What I'd like to find out from anyone who uses terrestrial projections in
> these countries/areas is what type projections are used there. What are the
> main datums used on these projections and what coordinate system is used in
> the norm while using a projection while traversing cross country?
>
> I could most likely look this up on the internet but I would really like
> to hear from people who use this stuff what they use.
>
> George lives in England and he will tell me what is used there. Anyone
> else on the list who lives on the continent and hikes?
>
> Thanks
>
