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Topographic maps are specifically purposed for elevation of the land area, as well as outlining geographic locations, such as mountains. Topographic maps are used by architects, geographic profressionals, and by outdoor recreations, primarily hikers.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions- 1
Determine the location you want to map, and gather maps of that location from local libraries or internet resources, such as the link in the Resources section. From the maps you have aqcuired, record elevation levels, compass, scale, and any landmarks.
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Establish a scale, which will represent the distance. For example, one inch represents one mile. Draw the scale on a corner of the map.
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Create a compass direction, the four arrows that designate North, East, South, and West, from which you will establish how the map will face. The compass is typically located on the corner of the poster.
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Draw the general shape of the location you are mapping, starting with the lowest elevation first. Label that line with whatever elevation it may be.
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Start drawing elevation lines based on an established increment; for example, draw a line for every 50 feet of elevation.
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Create symbols for significant landmarks, such as a triangle shape to symbolize a mountain peak.
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Write the location of the map at the top of the poster.
Using as many maps available to create the topographic map will give more accurate detail, such as elevation levels, specific landmarks, etc.
What else can I help you with?
What tools are needed to make a topographic map profile of a landform?
To make a topographic map profile of a landform, you would need a topographic map of the area, a ruler or straight edge for measuring heights, graph paper or plotting software, and a pencil for marking elevations on the profile. Additionally, you may need a protractor to measure angles if the landform has slopes or changes in gradient.
Differences in elevation are best shown using a .?
topographical map.
The line that is bolded on a larger topographic map is called what?
its called an index or index conotour line and is every fitth line on a topographic map.
The heaviest contour lines on a topographic map are?
The heaviest contour lines on a topographic map indicate the highest elevation on the map. These lines represent the peaks of mountains, hills, or other elevated land features.
Why are contour interval on a topographic map of a mountainous area usually large?
Contour intervals on a topographic map of mountainous areas are usually large because the terrain is more rugged and the elevation changes are more pronounced. A larger contour interval helps to simplify the representation of complex topography and make the map easier to read and interpret.
In order to construct a topographic map of your area you would have to collect certain data what are these data and how would you use them to make a contour map?
you would need the intervals of each angle to make the map.
What data do you need to create e a topographic map?
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What is a sentence with Topographic map?
What I need is a topographic map!
In order to construct a topographic map of your area you would have to collect certain dataWhat is this data and would you use the to make acontour map?
you would need the intervals of each angle to make the map.
What tools are needed to make a topographic map profile of a landform?
To make a topographic map profile of a landform, you would need a topographic map of the area, a ruler or straight edge for measuring heights, graph paper or plotting software, and a pencil for marking elevations on the profile. Additionally, you may need a protractor to measure angles if the landform has slopes or changes in gradient.
What kind of map shows the topographic features of an area?
a topographic map
Which tool will Latoya need to make sure all of the hills valleys and slopes in her model are the right sizes?
A Topographic map
What type of maps showselevations and land contours?
A topographic map is what you need.
A map that shows how the land looks like is called?
I believe it is a Thematic map.
What map shows earths surface features and elevation?
A topographical map.
Which of the maps show the three dimensions of earths surface?
Topographic map
Is there A sentence for topographic map?
Not one sentence, no. You can make up any sort of sentence you want! That's the beauty of language. You could say "We studied a topographic map in class" or "The museum has a topographic map of our town."
