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What are ‘Eastings’ and ‘Northings’?

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The position of a certain feature on the sheets is indicated eastward and southward. The eastward lines of the grid are known as Northings. The northward lines of the grid are known as Eastings. These have been named Eastings and Northings because they indicate distances eastward and northward respectively from the point of origin.

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Chapter 1: Map Study: Interpretation and Topographical Maps - Short Questions

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Chapter 1 Map Study: Interpretation and Topographical Maps
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