Topogaphic Maps
Topographic maps are used to show a variety of information including elevation, rivers, roadways, buildings, and vegetation. Contour lines indicate elevation changes. The closer lines are to one another, the steeper the slope is. Study the map below. Where is the highest elevation? Lowest? What other information is shown on the map? Who might use topographic maps?
To learn more about this map and other types of maps, click here. You will be exiting this site and going to the USGS education website. Use your browser back button to return.
To learn about how to read a topographic map, click here. You will be exiting this site and going to the USGS website.
To access a topographic map of anyplace in the U.S., visit Topozone.com.
