Saturday, April 12, 2014

Topographic Map

topo sample
http://geology.isu.edu/geostac/Field_Exercise/wildfire/topography.htm

Topographic maps are detailed and accurate representations of features on Earth's surface.  These maps represent a three dimensional surface by using contour lines to portray relief, the shape and elevation of the land.  Helps identify hills, draw, cliff, spur, ridge, valley, saddle, and depression.

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