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Decide whether you want anOrdnance Survey Explorer 1:25000 or Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50000 map.

Use the 1:200000 guide as a reference for finding your chosen centre point

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Example of detail on OS Landranger Map (extract to scale)

Enter either a valid UK Post Code, place name, grid reference or xy coordinates into the boxes provided and click the button.

If the system does not recognise the information you have input you will be prompted to try again. If you are using the postcode option please be aware that you may need to move the centre of map slightly to get the exact point. If you are using the place name option it might be that the place you are looking for is not in our database. Try to think of somewhere close by and enter that - you can always move the centre of your map around once you are in the right basic area.

You will now be taken to a screen which displays an image of the area you selected in Stage 2. Please note that this image uses 1:200000 mapping and does not represent the mapping that you will receive - it is used purely for the purpose of allowing you to set your mapping area.

Key to symbols
		A red dot denotes the centre point of your mapping area
		The edges of the mapping area are defined by a box in the colour of the mapping range you have selected
Key to Map Tools
		Use the navigational arrows surrounding the map to nudge the map image North, East, South or West. Clicking on the central red dot will recenter the map image. If you prefer you can click directly on the map image to move the central point.
	Clicking on the size boxes will change the size that the image is depicted on your screen. Please note that this may cause a horizontal scroll bar to appear on the browser window if your screen is not large enough to accommodate the image.
	By default the centre of the map is locked so you can browse around the map area without changing your original selection. You can unlock the map at any time allowing you to move the centre of the map around via either the navigational arrows or by clicking directly on the map image itself.
	Feel free to experiment with the lock and unlock function to nudge the centre and edges of your map to exactly the point you want them to be.
		If you change your mind about the type of mapping you chose in stage 1, you can click the Change Mapping button to change from OS Explorer to OS Landranger or vice versa. You will see that the area of coverage varies enormously from one range to another.

Once you are happy with all your choices which will be displayed in the information area below the Map Image click the button.

You will again be shown the centre point of your map to double check that we have the correct central point as selected by you.

You now need to decide whether you want your map flat or folded. (flat maps are supplied rolled in a tube and can be displayed on the wall in schools, offices, local organisations or given as a gift to someone with an interest in a particular area).

You can also specify a title for your map - this will appear where indicated in the example to the left.

Next specify the number of maps centred on this area that you would like to purchase. (You can go through the selection process and add different maps as many times as you wish.

Click on the when you have completed your choices.

Put your feet up...your OS Select Map will be in the post within 5-7 working days.

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