Squamish Nation. The Squamish Nation, Sá¸µwxÌ±wÃº7mesh Ãxwumixw (IPA: [sqÊ·ÏÊ·oÊmÉÊ uxÊ·umixÊ·]) in Sá¸µwxÌ±wÃº7mesh SnÃ­chim, is an Indian Act government originally imposed on the Squamish (Sá¸µwxÌ±wÃº7mesh) by the Federal Government of Canada in the late 19th century. The Squamish are Indigenous, located in what is now considered British Columbia, Canada.
What it means is that one inch on the map represents 24,000 inches on the ground. Or one centimeter on the map represents 24,000 centimeters on the ground (or any other unit you want to choose). Below the ratio scale is a graphic scale representing distance in miles, feet and meters. The graphic scale can be used to make fast estimates of distances on the map.
To convert from nautical to statute miles: The factor 1.15 may be used, but again, it is not precise. (6076.1 divided by 1.15) = 5,283 feet (3.565..feet more than 1 statute mile). Using a precomputed table (such as Bowditch's Table 20) will result in the more precise answers.o reverse the conversion, statute miles times 7, then divide by 8. A Nautical Mile is 1/60th of a degree or one minute of latitude. Be sure you know what distance measurement is being used on the charts you are working with. There are four common measures of distance used on charts: