Introduction

Patrick R. Galloway

Galloway Topographic Map Atlas of Greece 1:50,000 Digital Version
Patrick R. Galloway
Copyright © 2004-2007 Patrick R. Galloway

Welcome
There are a number of important links on the Key map (the one you were just looking at) which you should explore. Please read the following if you would like more detailed information.

Software
To use the digital atlas, you should have a browser and and a .pdf file reader (like Adobe Reader) installed on your computer. Both are free.

Installation
Insert the SD card into your SD card slot. Go to your SD card. Click on _greece50.htm.

To run it off your hard drive, create a folder on your hard drive with the name of the country of the atlas you purchased, for example, c:\greece_atlas. Copy all the files from the SD card to this folder. Click on the file _greece50.htm to start the atlas.

Maps
Three map sets are provided:
1. The Key map (the first thing you see). This displays latitude and longitude squares covering the entire country. Latitude is the first blue number and longitude is the second blue number. They represent the lower left (southwest) point on the square. The Key map page includes links to distance scales, map dates, symbol explanations, coverage, and gazetteers.
2. The TPC maps. The area shown on a TPC map page is always one degree latitude by one degree longitude. The scale is always 1:500,000. Blue code numbers in the squares correspond to the Soviet topographic map names. The base maps for TPC maps are United States Tactical Pilotage Charts maps.
3. The Soviet topographic maps. All have latitude and longitude scales in the margin. The other numbers in the margin are Soviet internal code numbers which have little use. A grid overlay shows distance. Click on the "Soviet map distance scale" button on the Key map. The topographic map symbols are explained by clicking the "Soviet map symbols" button on the Key map.

If you know the general location of the place you are interested in, click on the appropriate Key map square. This zooms you into a TPC map. Now click on the area you are interested in on the TPC map. This zooms you into the Soviet topographic map.

If you want to find a place but don't know where it is, read the information about using the Gazetteer below.

Gazetteer
We also include a gazetteer file in .txt format. This file includes:
1. Place name, in alphabetical order
2. Place name, alternative spelling
3. Designation code DSG (type of place, e.g., mountain, populated place, ruin, etc.). A link explains the codes.
4. Administrative district code ADM1 (e.g., province code). A link explains the codes.
5. Latitude (degrees, minutes, seconds)
6. Longitude (degrees, minutes, seconds)

Using the Gazetteer
To locate a place on a topographic map, find its latitude and longitude using the gazetteer or your GPS device. Go to the Key map and click on the appropriate latitude-longitude square. Note that latitude is the first blue number and longitude is the second blue number. They represent the lower left (southwest) point on the square. This takes you to a TPC map which is scaled in minutes. Note that the area shown on a TPC map page is always one degree latitude by one degree longitude. Click on the appropriate square. This takes you to the Soviet topographic map, which shows degrees, minutes, and seconds and allows you to precisely locate the place.

Note that some minor places in the Gazetteer will not be on the maps. Some minor places on the maps will not be in the Gazetteer. The two sources are different. Also be aware that places change their names.

Tips
Each file opens into its own window. This enables you to compare the maps, scales, symbols, etc., with each other. Close the windows you no longer need.

Comparing the Soviet topographic map with the TPC map is useful. You can see the names of major geographic features (cities, rivers, mountains, airports, etc.) in English on the TPC maps. The TPC maps are usually more recent, so you can see if there are any major new features.

Legal Details
The information provided herein is copyrighted and is subject to the usual copyright laws. Each purchase is a site license for use on one and only one computer. It is a violation of copyright law to download or make copies of this program, its files, its text, or its images, except by the purchaser for his or her sole use. Use of a single site license, its files, its text, or its images, on more than one computer or over a network or over the internet is a violation of copyright law. Contact us if you are interested in licenses for networks or multiple sites or multiple computers. Permission to reproduce portions of the maps in journals, newspapers, magazines, and books will generally be granted upon request.

A variety of sources are used to compile this atlas. While we believe the information supplied is accurate, we cannot be held responsible for any consequences as a result of any errors or omissions.

Portions of this atlas were developed using materials from the United States National Imagery and Mapping Agency and are reproduced with permission. This atlas has neither been endorsed nor authorized by the United States National Imagery and Mapping Agency or the United States Department of Defense.

Contact
Go to www.patrickrgalloway.com for more information about this and other products.