Topographic Mapping Practice

What is the elevation at location A?

• 1060
• 1020
• 1040
• 1080

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

Which direction does Mill River flow?

• South
• Northeast
• West
• Southwest

How many peaks are on the map? (hill tops)

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

What is a possible elevation for point X?

• 340m
• 300m
• 310m
• 320m

It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together
• a river flows into a lake
• contours bend
• contours are far apart

What do hachures or depression contours indicate on a map?

• hole
• lake
• mountain
• river

What is the elevation at sea level?

• 0
• 100m
• 20m
• 3000m

How do you find uphill?

• space between lines

• complete circles

• Rule of "v"

• You can't