Squamish Nation. The Squamish Nation, Sá¸µwxÌ±wÃº7mesh Ãxwumixw (IPA: [sqÊ·ÏÊ·oÊmÉÊ uxÊ·umixÊ·]) in Sá¸µwxÌ±wÃº7mesh SnÃ­chim, is an Indian Act government originally imposed on the Squamish (Sá¸µwxÌ±wÃº7mesh) by the Federal Government of Canada in the late 19th century. The Squamish are Indigenous, located in what is now considered British Columbia, Canada.
What it means is that one inch on the map represents 24,000 inches on the ground. Or one centimeter on the map represents 24,000 centimeters on the ground (or any other unit you want to choose). Below the ratio scale is a graphic scale representing distance in miles, feet and meters. The graphic scale can be used to make fast estimates of distances on the map.
How to use the Measure Distance Tool. Simply click once on one point, then click again on the second point. The distance should then be displayed. You can click more than two points in order to build up a continuous route. Use the miles / km / nautical miles / yards switch to measure distances in km or in miles or nautical miles. The Autopan option will move the map as you click the points.