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Archive OS Map Legend

This page contains a key/legend for the archive OS maps used in the Local Timeline. Originally referred to as a Characteristic Sheet.
Some common map symbols in use are shown below as well as an index of all the local archive OS maps available to view.

Notes

Bench Mark (B.M.)
These arrow shaped marks on local buildings, walls and milestones are shown on the map along with the recorded altitude. The oldest property in Badgers Mount has a 'Cut Bench Mark' as well as the local Milestone.

Trig. Point
Trigonometrical Point (or Trig. Station) can be seen on the early OS maps at the highest point along Highland Road. A stone Trig. Point marks the position.

Buildings
In the earliest maps buildings are shows as hatched symbols, later they became solid/shaded. An outline symbol shows were a property was either under construction or planned at the time of the survey.

Areas
Parcels of land are numbered with the area in acres shown below.

Embankment
From the earliest local OS map an embankment can be seen were there is an air-shaft for the railway and where the first properties in Badgers Mount appeared. Early conveyancing plans (1894) show a 'Quarry' note.