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Contour lines on a topographic map are lines used to allow a person to determine the elevation of points on the map. They are extremely useful in letting people decide if a certain region is suitable for activities such as hiking and backpacking.
To show grade / hight. Each line is a specific height difference (see map key). If you see them bunched up you know that is a steep hill. Mountains appear ad concentic lines on inside the other getting small and smaller

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