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basemap
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[data analysis]
A map depicting background reference information such as landforms, roads, landmarks, and political boundaries, onto which other thematic information is placed. A basemap is used for locational reference and often includes a geodetic control network as part of its structure. -
[data analysis]
A map to which GIS data layers are registered and rescaled.
