S03: Functions of geographical names
 
 

3. Systems of spatial links

 


Apart from geographical names, there are other systems of spatial links:

  • Geographical coordinates, UTM coordinates
  • Local grids
  • Map grids
  • Street addresses
  • Numbers
  • Letters

For instance: Go to 50°092 North, 8°662 East! means: go to the office building of the German Topographic Agency (BKG) at Villa Mumm in Frankfurt am Main.


Cadastral map with numbered lots: the numbers refer to a ledger with information about these lots.



Utrecht city centre. The city wards are referred to by letters.

 

 
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