The quadrangle may be named after a prominent city or feature if which condition is met?

• A. Most of the feature lies within the quadrangle
• B. The feature lies outside the quadrangle
• C. The feature lies exactly on the boundary
• D. The feature is smaller than the quadrangle

Answer: (A)

When naming a map quadrangle, the name should reflect a feature that truly defines the area covered by that sheet. The key idea is that the feature used for the name should be largely inside the quadrangle so readers can reliably associate the name with what the map shows. If most of the feature lies within the quadrangle, the name clearly represents the area and helps distinguish it from neighboring sheets. If the feature were mostly outside, only on the boundary, or if it’s smaller than the quadrangle, the label could be misleading or ambiguous, making the map harder to interpret. That’s why the best condition for naming is when most of the feature lies within the quadrangle.