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Compass Point - definition(s)

compass point - [cartography] An indication of direction. One of the 32 divisions into which the circle around the needle of a compass is divided, each equal to 11.25 degrees.

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Source: esri, 26 February 2012 09:12:47, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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