Introduction to Topographic Maps

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Introduction to Topographic Maps

Topographic Maps Two dimensional model of the Earth’s surface (represents 3-D world) Topographic maps are also known as contour maps. Show elevation above sea level using contour lines.

“Real World” Contour Map

Topographic Maps Contour Line – - line on a map that connects points of EQUAL elevation. - show elevation and shape of the land Relief – Difference between high and low elevations

Topographic Maps Contour Interval – difference in elevation between each line. MUST be equal spacing. Contour interval = 20 feet 580 560 540 520

Topographic Maps Index Contour – Usually every 5th line is printed darker and has an elevation printed on it.

Rules for Contours Contour lines never cross

Rules for Contours 2. Contours form closed loops (even if not shown of the map.

Rules for Contours 3. Contours bend upstream (uphill) when crossing a stream.

Rules for Contours The maximum possible elevation for a hill is “1” less than what the next contour “should” be. The highest possible elevation of the hill is just below the value of  the next line that is not shown 90 80 70 60 50

399 179 239

Closely Spaced Contours Steeper Slope (Gradient) – contour lines are closer together.

Wide Spaced Contours Gradual/Gentle Slope (Gradient) – contour lines are farther apart.

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Depressions Contour lines which show a depression, crater, or sinkhole on a map. Shown by dashed lines (hachure marks) on the inside of a contour line The elevation of the first depression contour is the same as the lowest regular contour near it.

Rules for Contours The lowest possible elevation for a depression is “1” more than what the next contour “should” be. The lowest possible elevation of a depression is just above the value of  the next line that is not shown 90 90 51 80 70 60 50

100 100 50

Benchmarks a location whose exact elevation is known and is noted on a brass or aluminum plate. bench marks are shown on maps by an X with the letters BM written next to them.

Map Scales Indicates the distance on the map compared to distance in the real world Graphical - by a line divided into equal parts and marked in units of length.

(There are 63,360 inches in a mile) Map Scales Numerically – usually by writing a fraction to show what part of the true distances map distances really are. 1:63,360 One inch on the map equals 63,360 Inches in the real world. (There are 63,360 inches in a mile)

Gradient The slope between any two points on a hill Gradient = Change in Field Value Distance

Gradient A trail is four miles long as measured by the scale on a map. The beginning of the trail is at the 1,060 ft contour line and the end of the trail is at the 960 ft contour line. Calculate the gradient of the trail. Gradient = = 1060 ft – 960 ft 4 miles 25.0 ft/mi

Gradient Contour Interval = 20 ft 200 2 4 6 8 10 miles