Saturday, July 16, 2011

Topographic Map

http://mapas.owje.com/maps/9699_iowa-city-topographic-map-iowa-united-states.html
Topographic maps are generally used to communicate elevation, topography and surface features. They are also known as topo maps, and topoquad maps to many people. Topoquad maps are the base for numerous map products which we use in our every day lives. The topographic map shown above is of Iowa City, Iowa and upon viewing the map it is easy to locate various streets, waterways, surface features and elevation. The map simply explains and shows the entire city and its surrondings. The topography and the surface features, along with the lay out of Iowa City is the main focus of the map shown.

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