at this scale and even at the scale of 1:25,000, must be
cartographically enhanced, in order to be readable. This
process defeats to a certain degree one of the major advantages
of the ortho photo map process.
In areas of shifting cultivation the ortho photo
map would be at a considerable disadvantage, since it depicts e e
the cultivation pattern as of the date of photography. The
cultivation patterns can change completely within a year, and
a one year old photo map would be confusing to the user as it
would bear no resemblance to the ground, other than permanent
features such as drainage. In these cases, a line drawn map
is superior to an ortho photo map. It should also be considered
that good quality reproduction of photo maps is more difficult
and costly than reproduction of a single colour, or two colour e 9
line drawn map. A line drawn map at a scale of 1:50,000 is
preferable to a photo map at the same scale. However, ortho
photo maps at larger scales such as 1:2,000 or 1:5,000 merit
careful consideration, particularly if they are to be used for
special purposes such as road locations, pipeline locations,
irrigation, etc.
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The scale of the aerial photography, the type of
emulsion and the choice of either wide or super-wide angle