relief map

A map that depicts land configuration, usually with contour lines.

A map on which the relative elevation and the configuration of land features are represented graphically by contour lines, hypsometric tints, shading, or spot elevations or physically by the use of molded paper or plastic.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation
  Synonym: contour map

Relief map or mapping may refer to:

• Raised-relief map, a three-dimensional representation of terrain
• A two-dimensional map using cartographic relief depiction to represent terrain
• Relief mapping (computer graphics), the portrayal of the three-dimensional geometry of texture by simulating shadows

See also

• Relief (disambiguation)
• Topographic map, a portrayal of the earth's surface

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