Introduction to Topographic Maps

Introduction to Topographic Maps
With Introduction to Topographic Maps you will learn how to read and use these maps to determine elevations, principles of scale, location and more. You will read and draw contour lines, construct topographic profiles and determine slope and relief. Includes full color animations, photos, related topics on Map Projections, U.S. Geological Survey, where to order topographic maps, and more. Intended for grades 8 through introductory college.


Table of Contents

* General topographic map information
* Map scale
* Location: latitude and longitude
* Location: public land survey
* Location: Universal Transverse Mercator
* Principles of contour lines
* Using contour lines
* Topographic profiles
* Drawing a contour map
* Topographic maps, aerial photographs, and satellite images
* Review