Topographic Maps

HW5:Topographic Maps

Learning Goals: 

• Explain how elevation is described on a topographic map with contour lines
• Estimate the elevation of any point on a topographic map
• Identify areas that are steeply sloped or gently sloped on a topographic map
• Identify the shape of land forms on a topographic map, including whether slopes are concave-up or concave-down
• Use the Rule of Vs on a topographic map to determine the direction a river is flowing
• Determine the gradient of a stream or other linear feature on a topographic map
• Use the map scale to infer distances on a topographic map 
• Identify the latitude and longitude of the corners on a topographic map
• Describe what is meant by a "7.5 minute" topographic map
• Describe the relationship between map scale and map detail
• Describe how to find adjoining maps from a topographic map