Topographic Maps

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Topographic/Contour Map

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Front

Elevation Field

Back

-How high and low the ground is in relation to sea level

Front

-Planning for hiking, camping, hunting, etc.

-Finding the simplest and safest route

-Finding where high and low elevations exist in an area

-Evacuation routes in emergencies

-Where rivers, streams, and swamps are located

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What do we need a topographic map for?

Front

Contour Lines

Back

Front

Steep Slope

Back

Front

Gentle Slope

Back

Front

Hachture

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Front

Hill/Mountain

Back

Front

Contour Interval

Back

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-It always flows from a high elevation to a low elevation

-Look where the stream passes through the contour lines. The lines form a "V" shape and the stream flows towards the open end of the "V"

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