| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Index map | Art | A map showing the complete extent of the geographic coverage of a set or series of more detailed maps, with or without segmentation. Compare with map index. (references) | |
| Index map | Census | A map that shows the relationship between the map sheets, including inset maps, that cover a specific mapped geographic entity. (references) | |
| Index map | Environment | 1) A map showing location of collections of data which may be other maps, photos, statistical tables or descriptions. 2) A small scale map showing locations or other information about a survey or a project. See ADMINISTRATIVE INDEX MAP, CONTROL INDEX MAP, PHOTOCONTROL INDEX MAP, PHOTOGRAPHY INDEX MAP and SALES INDEX MAP. (references) | |
| Index map | Forestry | A map showing the location and numbers of flight lines and aerial photos (Source: Naval Reconnaissance and Technical Support Center. 1967. Image interpretation handbook, Vol. 1. Department of Defense, Washington, D.C.). (references) | |
| Photography index map | Environment | A map of showing the location and numbers of the flight strips and photographs. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
