Topographic maps utilize contour lines to depict the shape and various elevations of land. They depict both natural and man made elements. Some of the features you can expect to find on a topographic map are: mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and vegetation, roads, boundaries, transmission lines, and major buildings. The most common scale for these maps is 1:24,000. This is a map of the Big Meadows area of the Skyline Drive in Virginia. Notice how close many of the countour lines are, helping you to see the steepness of the terrain.
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