PRESENTATION OUTLINE
In modern mapping, a topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines but, historically, using a variety of methods
Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man made features
A topographic map is typically published as a map series, made up of two or more map sheets that combine to form the whole map. A contour line is a combination of two line segments that connect but do not intersect; these represent elevation on a topographic map
