Introducing the New Digital Map of the United Kingdom: OS Master Map

The Ordnance Survey has developed a new digital map of the UK, detailing every building and field, down to railway signals and post boxes. The OS Master Map contains 400 million data points, each with a unique reference number for easy location. Users can search for specific data areas like houses and roads. The map is accessible in various formats, with regular updates online. With over 200 years of mapping experience, Ordnance Survey offers both paper and digital formats.

What is the primary focus of the new digital map created by the Ordnance Survey Mapping agency?

• To provide weather forecasts

• To map the entire world

• To track wildlife movements

• To locate every building and field in the UK

How many pieces of information make up the OS Master Map?

• 200 million

• 100 million

• 500 million

• 400 million

What unique feature does each piece of information in the OS Master Map have?

• A color code

• A GPS coordinate

• A unique 16-digit reference number

• A barcode

In what formats is the OS Master Map available?

• Only digital

• Only paper

• Neither paper nor digital

• Both paper and digital

How often are updates to the digital map posted online?

• Every month

• Once a year

• Never

• Regularly