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What is the BCGS?

What is BCGS?

In the British Columbia Geographic System (BCGS) of Mapping, the province is divided into 89 blocks that correspond to 1:250 000 map sheets.  Each block is further subdivided into 100 areas, each of which correspond to 1:20 000 map sheets. For more information on the BCGS of Mapping please click here.