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Finsteraarhorn Swisstopo 1249
Map No. 1249, Finsteraarhorn, in the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:25,000 from Swisstopo. Centered on the Konkordiaplatz, the map covers the upper part of the Aletsch Glacier with the peak of Aletschhorn right on its southern edge, and extends north to include the peaks of Jungfrau, Mรถnch and Chlyne Eiger (i.e not the Eiger itself). With its coverage of several glaciers and its superb graphic relief for the peaks, this is easily the most spectacular map in Swisstopo’s outstanding presentation of their country, ideal for viewing the scenery from the top station of the Jungfraujoch railway.Swiss topographic survey at 1:25,000 covers the whole country on 247 small format sheets, with special larger maps published for popular regions including some titles now available in hiking versions. Highly regarded for their superb use of graphic relief and hill shading, the maps give an almost 3-D picture of Switzerland`s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 10 m intervals, with 20m intervals in the mountainous areas. All the maps have a 1-km grid for Swiss national coordinates (datum CH 1903). SMALL FORMAT SHEETS (Nos. 1011 – 1374) – map legend in the language of the area covered by the map. Additional margin ticks show latitude and longitude in steps of 2`. The area covered by each map is 17 x 12 km (11 x 7 miles approx). SPECIAL LARGER SHEETS (Nos. from 2501 onwards) ‘“ STANDARD editions: no map legend is included but a separate leaflet can be provided instead. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).SPECIAL LARGER SHEETS (Nos. from 2501 onwards) ‘“ HIKING editions: an overprint highlights hiking, mountain and alpine paths, including regional and national long-distance trails. The maps also show bus routes with bus stops, plus inns in remote locations. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).