Monday, March 30, 2009

Topographic map

Topographic maps are a type of Contour map that uses contour lines to portray relief. Additionally, they capture a 3 dimensional aspect of terrain on a 2 dimensional surface. In this map we see the elevation of mountain Mt Passaconway and Mt. Tripyramid. Showing the elevation and a 3 dimensional view; its clear to see Mt. Passaconway is higher.


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