Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Topographic Map


Topographic maps show the physical characteristics of land in an area and the changes in the landscape. Topographic maps are characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines in modern mapping, but historically using a variety of methods. Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features. This particular map is a topographic map of Inda that I got from a website that is called mapsofindia.com.

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