contour map
(noun)
contour map (noun) — A type of map that uses contour lines to show topography (land contours).
A type of map that uses contour lines to show topography (land contours). These also display elevation, bodies of water, land features, roads, and structures (depending on scale). Hikers use topographic maps for navigational purposes, including finding changes in elevation and locating water sources.
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What is contour map?
A type of map that uses contour lines to show topography (land contours). These also display elevation, bodies of water, land features, roads, and structures (depending on scale). Hikers use topographic maps for navigational purposes, including finding changes in elevation and locating water sources.
What is another word for contour map?
Common synonyms for contour map include topo map, topographic map, and topo.
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