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The elevation difference between one contour line and the next?
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September 30, 2009 11:31PM
It would depend on the scale of the map. This information would be found in the legend.
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What is the elevation between one contour line and the next one on a map?

It depends completely on the type of map and the scale of the
map. Look several contour lines above and below the area of
interest. Often, the elevation is printed on every 5th contour
line. Divide the difference by the number of spaces between the two
lines. Example, one contour line says "1000" and the next one with
an elevation says "1500". If there are 4 lines in between these
two, it is 100 ft per contour line. In some areas, you will need to
follow a contour line around the map to track down the elevation of
that line. Easier still, check the legend on the side or bottom of
the map. The example showing the colors or symbols used may also
tell the contour interval if it is consistent for the entire
map.