The purpose of topographic maps is to examine the characteristics of a small area of the Earth's surface in detail
Topographic refers to the detailed mapping of the features of a small area, district of locality. Gradient refers to the degree of ascent or descent of an undulating region. In short you would be mapping the undulating features of an area
the detailed mapping of the configuration and relief features of a region
A topographic map is a general purpose map.
having to do with describing or mapping of the physical features (mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.) of a place or region. or In a topographic manner; Regarding topography.
Research into human brain mapping is strongly endorsed by President Obama. The human brain is divided into areas referred to as 'topographic maps'. Additional research into human brain mapping will give us information about how we think and process information, memorize and reason.
Contour lines show elevation.
The Survey of India is responsible for all topographic control, surveys and mapping of India.
J. K. Finch has written: 'Topographic maps and sketch mapping' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Cartography
Contour lines show elevation.
show where on a chromosome each gene is located.
John P Felleman has written: 'Landscape visibility mapping, theory and practice' -- subject(s): Landscape drawing, Technique, Topographic Maps
A topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines in modern mapping, but historically using a variety of methods. Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features.