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Contours provide information about the shape of the land
"Let’s learn about the brown squiggly lines on your map"
Contour (topographic) maps use brown squiggly contour lines to show the shape and elevation of the land. The goal is to understand how 3D landforms are represented in 2D using contour lines and map symbols.
Contour lines showing a pair of small hills
Topographic Map
Videos and Additional Information
Videos and Additional Information
A beginners guide to understanding map contour lines
Understanding Contour Lines
Large Contour Features
Augmented Reality Sandbox
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