Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Topographic map


Topographic maps are geographic images that show elevation and depression (rise and fall) of the earth's surface. The most well known examples of Topographic maps that are most widely used are the 1:24,000-scale topographic maps, also known as 7.5-minute quadrangles. These maps were formed by the USGS in 1879 and covered the entire United State's surface.

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