ppt课件-the artof topographic mapping（artof地形映射）.pptVIP

The Art of Topographic Mapping Chapter 2: Maps as Models of the Earth This is what a topographic map looks like! What is a Topographic Map? A topographic map or contour map shows the differences in the elevation of the land. Topographic maps show the three-dimensional ups and downs of the terrain on a two-dimensional surface. Topographic maps show natural features like rivers, lakes, and mountains. It also shows features made by humans like cities, roads, and bridges. The USGS () The United States Geological Survey is a government agency that makes topo maps for the entire United States. It