A topographic map shows the surface features of a particular area. ... To represent elevation and relief, topographic maps use contour lines. The distance between the contour line indicates the steepness of the slope in the area.

Do topographic maps represent elevation?

Topographic maps are a detailed record of a land area, giving geographic positions and elevations for both natural and man-made features. They show the shape of the land the mountains, valleys, and plains by means of brown contour lines (lines of equal elevation above sea level).

What is the representation of relief for a topographic map?

Most common technique used for representing relief in topographic maps are contour lines. Contours are lines joining adjacent points of equal heights [3] . ... ... Moreover contour interval varies country to country and according to the relief.