Summary:
- The topography of a region can be shown on a map.
- Topographic maps represent geographical features, such as hills and valleys.
- A topographic map can give you a good feel for an area before you go.
- It can also help you to identify features once you are there.
- The rules of topographic maps are:Each line connects all points of a specific elevation.
- Contour lines that seem to touch indicate a very steep slope, like a cliff.
- V-shaped portions of contour lines indicate stream valleys.