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Chart 1
Canadian Chart 1 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms
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Chart 1
Introduction
Schematic Layout
General
A Chart Number, Title, Marginal Notes
B Positions, Distances, Directions, Compass
Topography
C Natural Features
D Cultural Features
E Landmarks
F Ports
G (Not currently used)
Hydrography
H Tides, Currents
I Depths
J Nature of the Seabed
K Rocks, Wrecks, Obstructions
L Offshore Installations
M Tracks, Routes
N Areas, Limits
O (Not currently used)
Aids and Services
P Lights
Q Buoys, Beacons
R Fog Signals
S Radar, Radio, Satellite Navigation Systems
T Services
U Small Craft
Alphabetical Indexes
V Index of Abbreviations
W International Abbreviations
X List of Descriptions
Cultural Features
- Section
D
Settlements, Buildings
Roads, Railways, Airfields
Other Cultural Features
Supplementary national symbols
Roads, Railways, Airfields
Ref.
IHO Symbology
Description
CHS Symbology
10
Motorway
11
Road (hard surface)
Highway marker
12
Track, Path (loose or unsurfaced)
13
Railway (with station)
14
Cutting
15
Embankment, Levee
16
Tunnel
17
Airport, Airfield
18
Heliport
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2022-10-03