Topographic maps: Tools for planning
General Information Product
By: George A. Kaufman
Links
- More information: Publisher Index Page (via DOI)
- Document: Report
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Topographic maps are a detailed record of a land area, giving geographic positions and elevations for both natural and man-made features. They show the shape of the land the mountains, valleys, and plains by means of brown contour lines (lines of equal elevation above sea level). In steep mountainous areas, contours are closely spaced; in flatter areas, they are far apart. The elevation of any point on the map can be estimated by referring to the elevations of the contour lines above and below it.
Suggested Citation
Kaufman, G.A., 1980, Topographic maps: Tools for planning: General Information Product, 15 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70039402.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Unnumbered Series |
| Title | Topographic maps: Tools for planning |
| Series title | General Information Product |
| DOI | 10.3133/70039402 |
| Year Published | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office |
| Publisher location | Washington, D.C. |
| Description | 15 p. |