orthomorphic projection

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A projection in which the scale, although varying throughout the map, is the same in all directions at any point, so that very small areas are represented by correct shape and bearings are correct.

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orthomorphic projection - a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape

conformal projection

map projection - a projection of the globe onto a flat map using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude

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