Topographic Maps
Topographic Maps
Topographic Maps
Lab 2
Concepts
Map projections
Map scale
Topographic maps
Contour lines
Topographic profiles
Basic map elements
Mercator made allowances in this projection and opted for true shape.
But size has suffered… look at Greenland on a globe, then this map.
Map Projections: Peters
Depression: indicated by
hachure marks on the
downhill side.
Topographic
profiles show a
side-view of the
same landscape.
How to
Create
Profiles
How to
Create
Profiles
Elevation (m)
How to
Create
Profiles
Elevation (m)
Topographic Maps: Basic Elements
You should be able to
locate the following:
Map Body
Title
Location
Date
Data sources
Direction
Legend
Projection
Scale