What is Vector Map Local?
OS Vector Map Local is a mapping dataset designed for providing contextual maps on paper, PCs, hand-held devices or the Internet. The vector map format of the product consists of layers to enable you to customise and style the output to suit your needs. The OS Vector Map Local is generated automatically from the OS Large-Scale Topographic Database with no manual cartographic input. This database is used to update other OS products, including OS MasterMap Topography Layer.
Why use Vector Map Local?
Highly detailed attributes; Vector Map Local is full of rich, detailed UK map vector attributes and features that improves contextual information and in-depth analysis – especially when compared to alternative data sources.
Customisable; Prebuilt colour options are available for both vector map and raster map formats, but vector data is fully customisable. You can design your VML base map to perfectly suit your needs. This might be to a preferred colour palette, to suit different viewing methods or to highlight features of most interest.
Accurate and reliable real world information; OS VectorMap Local is generated automatically from OS Large Scale Topographic database (used for OS MasterMap Topography Layer), improving currency and consistency to give accurate and reliable real world geographical information.
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