map coordinates
Position on atlas
Map coordinates are numerical values that specify a location on a map or the Earth's surface.
The most common systems use latitude and longitude (degrees north/south and east/west of reference lines) or grid references on topographic maps.
Can you give me the map coordinates for the campsite?
GPS devices display map coordinates for navigation.
- GPS receiverSatellite positioning device
- navigation systemDevice for finding routes
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- longitudeEast-west angular distance
- latitude and longitudeGeographic position numbers
northing · cartography · map reading · coordinate plane · land surveying · geocacher · topographic maps · treasure map · X marks the spot · geography · easting · compass · triangulation · sextant · graticule · UTM · equator · geodesy
- GPS termsGPS, latitude, longitude, waypoint, elevation
- map gridsgrid reference, grid square, grid squares, grid system, map grid
- locationsaddress, state name, street name, town name, place name
- numberingserial numbers, order numbers, tracking numbers, phone numbers, page numbers
- war mapsbattle map, military maps, tactical map, campaign map, invasion routes
location specification method
map coordinatesstreet address
Building's numbered position
postal address · place name · mailing address · landmark · physical address