Grid North

Maps are used for various surveys. Since maps are flat surface, the latitude and longitude of spherical earth are converted using mathematical formula called 'Map Projection'. This results in a grid of horizontal and vertical lines on the map. The north on this grid of map is called 'Grid North'. At central meridian, Grid North equals True North.

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