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What are some common uses for topographic maps?

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I can think of at least ten uses of topographic maps and still there will be a thousand more. In my opinion, topographic maps are one the most useful tools ever available at our disposal. We all know that we can locate any point on the earth using x & y (longitude, latitude) coordinates. read more

A topographic map show the physical shape of the land it maps. The height of the land (relief) is usually shown using contour lines, but some maps still use shading schemes to designate height, or a combination of the two. read more

Uses of Topographical Maps Topographic maps, which are two-dimensional representations of landforms and geographic features, are invaluable for landscape study --- and often attractive works of art. What follows is a survey of some of the major uses of these cartographic tools. read more

Topographic maps come in different scales, and the differences are important. For example, the common 24K topo map is at the scale of 1: 24,000 (1 inch = 2,000 feet) and shows great detail. The 24K map is also known as a 7.5-minute map because it covers 7.5 minutes of latitude and longitude. read more

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