Content of Topographic Maps

Topographic Maps

As you learnt in the previous unit, topographic maps are different from other maps because they render the three-dimensional mountains and valleys on a two dimensional surface. This is why topographic maps should be compared to any piece of equipment. Indeed, before they are placed into operation, the user must read the instructions. Therefore, both building and reading a topographic map is not an easy task. In this unit, you will learn by which means topographic maps give such a correct representation of reality. Therefore, you will learn their specificity for representing relief, the symbolisation they use, their specific layout, etc.

You will not necessarily need prerequisites for this unit, but a quick review of the previous unit (Notions and Intentions of Topographic Maps), can be helpful for a better understanding.