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Topographic maps

January 1, 1986

A topographic map is a line-and-symbol representation of natural and selected man-made features of a part of the Earth's surface plotted to a definite scale. A distinguishing characteristic of a topographic map is the portrayal of the shape and elevation of the terrain by contour lines.

Publication Year 1986
Title Topographic maps
DOI 10.3133/70039570
Authors Theodore D. Steger
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Unnumbered Series
Series Title Monograph
Index ID 70039570
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse