[OSM-newbies] Squashed Display (Not JOSM)

[Stewart C. Russell]

On 13-08-09 01:59 AM, Jim Gibson wrote:
> 
> For the correct way to project latitude, longitude into a local, flat, rectilinear plane, see here:
> <http://williams.best.vwh.net/avform.htm#flat>

To add to what Jim said: there is no one correct projection that
maintains distance, angle and/or area beyond a local area. *All* maps
are distorted: you just have to choose the projection that best suits
your purpose.

(Example: I'm originally from the UK. The maps of the British Isles I'm
used to are in the Ordinance Survey grid projection. This makes the main
axis of the biggest island appear upright and ram-rod straight, pulling
in Wales as a trim little belly. On almost every other projection, the
British Isles are much more laid back, with Wales looking like it's used
to having a good few pints of an evening.)

cheers,
 Stewart