Map that presents the horizontal and vertical positions of the features represented; distinguished from a planimetric map by the addition of relief in measurable form
1 A map containing contours indicating lines of equal surface elevation (relief), often referred to as topo maps 2 Often used to refer to a map sheet published by the U S Geological Survey in the 7 5-minute quadrangle series or the 15-minute quadrangle series
A map of land-source features including drainage lines, roads, landmarks, and usually relief, or elevation
map that shows natural and human-made features of an area using contour lines (lines of equal elevation) to portray the size, shape, and elevation of the features Please use the "Back" command of your browser to return to the page you were viewing Kansas Geological Survey, Geology Extension 1930 Constant Ave , Lawrence, KS 66047-3726 Phone: (785) 864-3965, Fax: (785) 864-5317 bsawin@kgs ukans edu Web version August 1996 http: //www kgs ukans edu/Publications/pic4/glossary html
A map whose principal purpose is to portray the features of the earth's surface These features might include the cultural landscape, but normally refer to the terrain and its relief
Map that displays topography through the use of elevation contour lines Base elevation on these maps is usually sea-level
A map that gives not only locations of roads, landmarks and other features, but also gives contour lines at different elevations to show valleys, hills and other topography of the area
A map showing the physical features including culture and elevation by means of symbols and contour lines
A map that shows natural human-made features of an area using contour lines (lines of equal elevation) to portray the size, shape, and elevation of the features
A systematic representation of a small part of the land surface showing physical features (e g , relief, hydrography), and cultural features (e g , roads, administrative boundaries) In Canada topographic maps are created as part of the National Topographic System (NTS)