Are Toporama maps the same as printed topographic maps?
Toporama maps are similar in appearance to printed topographic maps but are different in other ways. These maps are designed for the Internet so many features will look slightly different. The main reason is that there are limitations in the level of detail that can be shown on the average computer monitor. The small, medium and large map sizes are also much smaller than the average printed topographic map. While printed topographic maps only show a defined area based on the National Topographic Map Sheet Grid, Toporama maps do not have edges. It is like having a seamless map, using 1:250 000 or 1:50 000 scale data for all of Canada, that you view through your Web browser.
