topographic map
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topographic map (noun) — A type of map uses contour lines to show topography (land contours).
A type of map 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 topographic map?
A type of map 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 topographic map?
Common synonyms for topographic map include contour map, topo map, and topo.
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