Plain map series (raster)

The Plain map series is a simple, plain and readable dataset product series in raster format that depicts the whole of Finland. The product is meant to be used as a background map whose character changes to a guide map in large scales. Impaired vision has been taken into account when designing the product. The key objects presented on the map are roads and railways, road names, buildings and constructions, administrative borders, waterways and other geographical names. The road network, public buildings and texts have been especially emphasised. The most usual limitations of colour vision have been taken into account in the use of colours.

The product belongs to the open data of the National Land Survey of Finland.

Date (Creation): 2017-10-09

Identifier: FI / 1001116

Purpose: The Plain map series is applicable to be used as a background material in accessible/free map services. The product is applicable to be used at levels 0–15 in the tile matrix defined in the JHS 180 recommendation.

Owner

National Land Survey of Finland

Maintenance and update frequency: Continual

Maintenance note: Updating frequency: Plain map raster JHS levels 13–14 and geographical names are updated every week. Other JHS levels are updated once a year.

Owner

National Land Survey of Finland - ( )

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

Buildings
Geographical names
Hydrography
Transport networks

Alueellinen laajuus

National

Access constraints: Other restrictions

Other constraints: no limitations to public access

Use constraints: Other restrictions

Other constraints: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Other constraints: The copyright and other immaterial rights on the Plain map series are owned by the National Land Survey of Finland. The product is maintained by using data from the municipalities. The data material is not confidential. Public access to the material is not restricted by the INSPIRE Directive. Mention the name of the Licensor (the National Land Survey of Finland), the name of the dataset(s) and the time when the National Land Survey has delivered the dataset(s) (e.g.: contains data from the National Land Survey of Finland Topographic Database 06/2014).

Spatial representation type: Grid

Distance: 0.5 m

Distance: 2 m

Distance: 4 m

Distance: 8 m

Distance: 16 m

Distance: 32 m

Distance: 64 m

Distance: 128 m

Distance: 256 m

Distance: 1024 m

Distance: 2048 m

Metadata language: Finnish

Character set: 8859 Part 10

Topic category

Farming
Boundaries
Location
Transportation
Structure
Inland waters

Reference system identifier: EPSG / ETRS89 / TM35FIN(E,N) (EPSG:3067) / 8.6

Distribution format

PNG ( )

Owner

National Land Survey of Finland - ( )

Transfer size: 10000

OnLine resource

Maanmittauslaitoksen karttakuvapalvelu (WMTS) ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Maanmittauslaitoksen karttakuvapalvelu (WMTS)

OnLine resource

Geodata Portal Paikkatietoikkuna (viewing)

Hierarchy level: Dataset

Conformance result

Date (Publication): 2010-12-08

Explanation: Because this dataset is not a part of the Inspire dataset, the conformity according to Inspire will not be assessed.

Pass: No

Statement: The source material used in the Plain map series is based on the National Land Survey's Topographic database and Topographic map series. Regarding positional accuracy, the most accurate scales of the Background map series correspond to the most accurate nationwide map dataset in raster format, i.e. Basic map raster that is based on the Topographic database.

The source data of each plain map raster level is in most cases an NLS map dataset the scale of which is lower than the nominal scale. In addition selection generalisation has been used.

This aims for a portrayal that is as readable and clear as possible and better suitable for plain maps.

The updating frequency varies depending on the feature (see Maintenance).

The positional accuracy of features on the Plain map rasters JHS levels 6–7 are based on the positional accuracy of General map 1:1,000,000 (approx. 1,000 m).

The positional accuracy of features on the Plain map rasters JHS levels 2–5 are based on the positional accuracy of General map 1:4,500,000 (approx. 5,000 m).

The positional accuracy of the feature in raster data material depends on its pixel size and imaging technology.

Date (Publication): 2019-09-06

Other citation details: The data content is based on the Topographic database and, in smaller scales, on the Topographic map series. The data content expands as the scale gets larger. The data content includes objects that are essential when locating your position. The images have been antialiased. The resolution levels used are levels according to the JHS180 recommendation (in Finnish): https://geoforum.fi/jhs-180-paikkatiedon-sisaltopalvelut/

Plain map raster JHS levels 13–14

The key objects are roads (also paths suitable for driving as well as walking and cycling routes), road names, buildings and constructions, railways, geographical names, administrative borders, population centres, lakes, ponds, rivers, ditches and fields.

Plain map raster JHS level 12

The key objects are roads, parks, buildings and constructions, railways, geographical names, population centres, lakes, ponds, rivers, ditches and fields.

Plain map raster JHS level 11

The key objects are roads, railways, geographical names, population centres, lakes, ponds, rivers, ditches and fields.

Plain map raster JHS level 10

The key objects are roads, railways, geographical names, population centres, lakes, ponds, rivers and ditches.

Plain map raster JHS levels 8–9

The key objects are geographical names, roads, railways, population centres, lakes and ponds.

Plain map raster JHS levels 6–7

The key objects are geographical names, roads, railways and lakes.

Plain map raster JHS levels 2–5

The key objects are geographical names and roads.