Topographic map symbols
General Information Product
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
Interpreting the colored lines, areas, and other symbols is the first step in using topographic maps. Features are shown as points, lines, or areas, depending on their size and extent. For example, individual houses may be shown as small black squares. For larger buildings, the actual shapes are mapped. In densely built-up areas, most individual buildings are omitted and an area tint is shown. On some maps, post offices, churches, city halls, and other landmark buildings are shown within the tinted area.
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Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Topographic map symbols: General Information Product, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70039164.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Unnumbered Series |
| Title | Topographic map symbols |
| Series title | General Information Product |
| ISBN | 0-607-96942-3 |
| DOI | 10.3133/70039164 |
| Year Published | 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |