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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cartography
  3. topographic maps

Preferred term

topographic maps

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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).

    Source: U.S. Geological Survey

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/287648

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