Topographic Map Color Quiz

What color represents water features?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• White

What color represents man-made or cultural features?

• Red

• Black

• Yellow

• Pink

What color represents vegetation?

• Green

• Yellow

• White

• Blue

What color is used to make contour lines and elevation numbers?

• Black

• Brown

• Green

• Purple

What color are Primary and major roads?

• Red

• Purple

• Yellow

• Black

What color on a map shows sparse and or NO vegetation?

• Red

• Pink

• Black

• White

Revisions made to a map based on aerial photos is shown in what color?

• Purple

• Red

• Brown

• Pink

Urban areas / Cities are shown in what color?

• Black

• Pink

• Yellow

• Red

What color is school on a topographic map?

• Black

• Red

• Blue

• Purple

What color is fresh marsh?

• Green

• Blue

• Pink

• Black