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TOP LEGEND [2 records]

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Record 1 1999-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

A brief explanatory list of the symbols, cartographic units, patterns(shading and color hues), and other cartographic conventions appearing on a map, chart, or diagram. On a geologic map, it shows the sequence of rock units, the oldest at the bottom and the youngest at the top. The legend formerly included a textural inscription of, and the title on, the map or chart.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
DEF

Résumé explicatif des conventions adoptées, qui permet la lecture de la carte.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
OBS

Selon les spécialistes consultés, "top legend" s’emploie fréquemment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques

Spanish

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