Hydrographic Maps

[Rich Clemens]

I have picked up a Hydrographic map for the area around Lakair (chart 6038). As I look over the map, I can't find a 'key' to identify what all the symbols mean. Wondering if anyone has a link to a website where all these are defined. Been looking around this morning, but no luck yet.

 

Symbols such as ....

an asterisk

A plus sign with dots in it

Another one that looks like a music note with a squiggly line over top.

Various letters such as M, R, S, Cy

Numbers in parentheses ... such as (2)

(Very technical aren't I).

 

 

I may photo copy some of these areas around Lakair for June, but I need a little help in understanding what I'm lookin' at.

 

Thanks in advance for any help.

[fishindevil]

hi rich i can help you with some of those...a plussign is usually rocks just below the surface,..the letters are like m-mud c-clay looks like little trees al together weeds ...all those dots around the plus symbals mean rocks exposed out of the water...all the little squareas around the shoreline are cottages.......im at work but can give you more detailed info when i get home tonight....it just takes some getting used to reading and translating them

[blineboy 1970]

Here is a start not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for but I believe it should help.Check out the different areas on this site and it should help you.

 

 

 

http://cartes.rncan.gc.ca/site_e.php

[POLLIWOGG]

You don't have a map you have a chart, google chart symbols and you should find what your looking for.

 

Your local power squadron will have a book of all the symbols.

[Rich Clemens]

Thanks guys and Keraml for the PM. This is a Hydrographic chart I guess ....showing water depths, etc. I'll give a few of these things a looksee. Fishindevil you're right on target. Helps to understand what I'm lookin at.

[eye-tracker]

Hello Rich,

You need to Canadian Hydrographic Service's Chart number 1. It is a green book that has all of the information that is included on every Canadian Hydrographic Nautical Charts.

You can download the PDF or view the html format on CHS site at:

http://www.charts.gc.ca/pub/en/products/Chart1/chart1.asp

 

Lots of information on the charts once you under stand all the symbols and abbreviations.

 

-s

[Rich Clemens]

Thanks much there eye-tracker - just downloaded the document. Thanks goodness I ain't on dial-up any more !!!!!

Sending you a PM also.

 

Oh yeah ... post number 1. Welcome to the community (The Ontario Fishing Community).

Edited February 7, 2007 by Rich Clemens