1:10 000 scale Vector data - Ordnance Survey Vector Map Local derived - GIS format (GML / GeoPackage / SHP / GeoTiff) CAD format Vector (DWG / DXF)
About OS VectorMap Local (VML 10k)
OS VectorMap Local (VML 10k) is a mid-scale vector mapping product created by Ordnance Survey, produced at a 1:10,000 scale. It provides detailed mapping suitable for larger rural or urban areas or regional-scale projects. While not as granular as OS MasterMap, VML 10k is easier to handle and compatible with digital terrain models.
What is an OS VectorMap Local 10k?
OS VectorMap Local is a simple vector dataset used for creating graphical mapping and providing geographic contextual reference. Our UK Vector Maps balance detail and usability, showing surface features, generalised building outlines, water features, street names, and leisure areas for customer overlays.
From Aberdeen to Zennor, whenever you need accurate and reliable geographic information, OS VectorMap Local supports your decisions in a CAD-compatible format. It avoids overwhelming detail in large datasets.
Key Features
- Compatible with CAD (DXF or DWG flat image) or GIS software (GML or GeoPackage format).
- OS mid-scale vector data in a layered vector format that improves contextual information.
- Produced using Official Autodesk® Software to ensure compatibility with CAD formats.
- Georeferenced to the UK National Grid for accuracy.
- Optional height layers (contours at 5m intervals — DXF or DWG) following terrain features.
- Unlimited output (e.g. PDFs) from CAD at any scale within the selected licence term.
When Do I Need an OS VectorMap Local 10k?
OS VectorMap Local is ideal for mid-scale mapping. It provides enough detail for decision-making, without the heavy file sizes of the OS MasterMap Topography Layer.
VML 10k is ideal for projects such as:
- Land-use planning over large rural or semi-rural areas with street-level detail.
- Forestry and agricultural management using OS terrain data.
- Flood risk assessment to understand the lie of the land for in-depth analysis.
- Insurance mapping, where you can highlight features for an accurate view.
- Estate planning and asset management projects with fully customisable outputs.
- Permaculture and rural design projects, designed for graphical site layouts and planning maps.
