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Topographic Maps

Topographic Maps show elevation, relief and slope. Contour lines connect points of equal elevation. Every 5th contour line is thinner. Labeled and round units. Scaleusually large scale maps. Symbolsmap makers use a variety of symbols to represent features of the land.

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Topographic Maps

Topographic Maps show elevation, relief and slope. Contour lines connect points of equal elevation. Every 5th contour line is thinner. Labeled and round units. Scaleusually large scale maps. Symbolsmap makers use a variety of symbols to represent features of the land.

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Topographic Maps

1.4 Notes

What is a topographic map?


A map that shows surface features of an area

Parts of a topographic maps


Shows elevation, relief and slope Contour lines: connect points of equal elevation Contour interval: show the change in contour line to contour line. Always the same Index contours: every 5th contour line is thincker. Labeled and round units

Reading topographic maps


Scale- usually large scale maps. - A close up view of part of the land Symbols map makers us a variety of symbols to represent features of the land

Interpreting contour lines


Close lines mean steep hill Further lines means flatter area A loop with no other lines in it is a hilltop A loop with dashed lines is hollow ground

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