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What does a contour map show?

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  • by Charlotte Anne Cox on January 7th, 2011

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    Contour maps are designed to show land surfaces, which is also known as topography. Contour maps are made up of contour lines, which are lines that connect points of equal elevation.

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    Mount Union College Geology: Contour Lines

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