Topographical Features Las Positas College Geology Dept.
Contour Maps Menu City University of New York
How to Read a Topo Map Expert Advice, REI Co-Op
Understanding Topographic Maps Michael Hayes - In this video we begin by looking at a topographic map of Pikes Peak in Colorado. I then build a clay model of a mountain and create cross sections representing different elevation layers. Using these layers we trace out the contour lines of the mountain to show how a three dimensional image of a landform can be mapped out on a topographic map.
Learning to Draw Contours - The Web Way! Univeristy of Wisconsin, Madison
Example of How to Construct Topo Lines 1 RL Hanna and C Edson
Example of How to Construct Topo Lines 2 RL Hanna and C Edson
How to Draw Contour Lines on a Map Scott Brande (youtube video) Learn how to draw contour lines by first plotting elevation points. Then draw smooth lines and label them. The contour lines then portray the 3 dimensional shape of the surface of the land.
How to Draw Contour Lines Oregon State University (youtube video)
Drawing Contour Lines Denver McMurry (youtube video)
How to Read a Topographic Map REI (youtube video) Topographic maps are a little different from your average map. Once you get the hang of reading them, they help you visualize three-dimensional terrain from a flat piece of paper. Find out what you need to know in this REI Expert Advice Video.