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| − | A graticule is a network of geographic lines. We use it to refer to the rectangular zones between the latitude and longitude lines, each 1°×1° in size. Graticules are numbered based on their southwestern (SW) ordinate. | + | A graticule is a network of geographic lines. We use it to refer to the rectangular zones between the latitude and longitude lines, each 1°×1° in size (about 60 miles north to south and a bit narrower east-to-west). Graticules are numbered based on their southwestern (SW) ordinate. |
See also: [[:Category:Active Graticules]] | See also: [[:Category:Active Graticules]] | ||
Revision as of 04:05, 24 May 2008
A graticule is a network of geographic lines. We use it to refer to the rectangular zones between the latitude and longitude lines, each 1°×1° in size (about 60 miles north to south and a bit narrower east-to-west). Graticules are numbered based on their southwestern (SW) ordinate.
See also: Category:Active Graticules
