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Topographic maps
General Information Product
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
A topographic map is a graphic representation of selected manmade and natural features of a part of the earth's surface plotted to a definite scale. The distinguishing characteristic of a topographic map is the portrayal of the shape and elevation of the terrain.
Suggested Citation
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 1975, Topographic maps: General Information Product, 20 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70039400.