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1:1000,000 - People's Overview
The People's Overview Data for the British Isles - until recently known as the XYZ British Isles data set - is an extract from the 1:1 million scale European vector  dataset. First released in 2003, the British Isles data has now been extensively updated for its 2007 release. The data is available as a vector data set, for example for MapInfo or ArcView / ArcGIS, and as a matching raster image (see picture below).

 

 

British Isles Map Sample

 

The principal benefits of the People's Overview data set are:

  • It comes in multiple formats and when purchasing the entire dataset, MapInfo workspace or ArcGIS project files are included to allow you to open and display the data easily.
  • It is fully attributed and indexed to allow quick and easy searching.
  • It contains a wealth of useful content to provide a background map for a great many tasks, such as mapping your sales performance, defining territories, etc.
  • There are both vector and raster versions of the People's Overview data.
  • It is highly cost effective - there are no annual fees or royalties for normal users.
  • It is regularly updated - you choose if and when to get a new version for a third of the then list price.
  • Although originally based on the Digital Chart of the World, months, and indeed years have been spent updating and improving the data.
  • We are gradually bringing the map data into alignment with the latest remote sensing images. In the areas we have done so far (all in England) the positionally accuracy is around +/- 10 metres.
  • The data integrates with the XYZ Postcode Area, District and Sector map layers.
  • Optional extra layers include Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs), and Primary Care Trusts (PCTs).
  • You can purchase a publication licence for world-wide rights enabling you to produce maps for sale.

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The People's Overview vector data for the British Isles showing enhanced coastal & rail detail.

The new XYZ contours (coloured) compared to the original DCW 300m contours (black lines).
 

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The People's Overview (1:1 million) Database uses the following layer structure:

 

 
Layer Name Feature Type Content
Towns Points Capital cities, and five other classes based on population. Attributed with population where available.
Road Lines The road network in a fully topological form. Motorways, Primary, A Roads, B Roads, Unclassified and private.
Railways Lines All railway lines including freight and preserved routes.
Built-up Polygons Shapes for the principal towns and conurbations.
Drainage Lines  Rivers and canals, including all navigable canals as recognised by British Waterways.
Lochs Polygons Permanent, impermanent and salt lakes.
Admin Polygons Country regions, unitary, county and borough boundaries.
Admin Lines Lines International, state, unitary, county, borough and disputed boundaries.
Symbols Points Airports, mountains, lighthouses, etc.
Contours Polygons Contour polygons with an interval of 100 metres based on a 90 metre interval lattice with +/- 5 metre vertical accuracy.
Physical Names Points + Lines Physical feature points and lines.