base map
GIS
A map containing geographic features used for location reference. Roads, for example, are commonly found on base maps.
- — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27
A map containing geographic features, used typically for locational reference and for overlaying specific, discipline data.
- — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27
A map containing visible surface features and boundaries, essential for locating additional layers, or types, of georeferenced information.
- — Geographic Information Services (GIS) Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27