Map scale is the relationship between distance on the map and distance on the ground. While there are a great many map projections, most maps that users in Kansas will encounter, only a handful will be used. Table 1, presents five common projections and their construction parameters that are recommended by the Kansas GIS Policy Board. Much of the information presented is taken form the brochure Map Projections, U.S. Department of the Interior, USGS, National Mapping Program. Used for many thematic maps.
Directions are reasonably accurate in limited regions.
Distances are true on both standard parallels. Scale is true only along standard parallels. Map is not conformal or equidistant. Lambert Conformal Conic Used by USGS for many 7.5 and 15-minute topographic maps for the State Base Map series. Also used to show a country or region that is mainly east-west in extent.