Rules for Reading a Topographic Map Flashcards
1
Q
Circles
A
Hills or mountains
2
Q
Close Lines
A
Steep slope
3
Q
Far Apart Lines
A
Flat or gentle slope
4
Q
Stream Flow
A
Contour lines bend upstream (rule of v’s)
5
Q
The higher the elevation…
A
The smaller the circle in a series of closed lines
6
Q
Highest Point
A
The highest point or elevation on a contour map is equal to the highest possible elevation -1 (without going to the next contour line)
7
Q
Lowest Point
A
This is indicated by hachured contour lines. This is equal to the depth of the depression -1. The minimum depth will always be the value of the depression -1.
8
Q
Profile
A
A cross sectional view of the land or a side view
9
Q
Gradient
A
The steepness of the land (formula found on page 1 of ESRT)
