Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Hypsometric Maps

mappery.com/Elevation-Map-of-Dummerston-Vermont
A hypsometric map shows elevation within a specific geographical location by means of contouring, shading, and tinting. This is a hypsometric map of Vermont. The different colors and shading represent an array of elevations throughout the map while the contours give it realistic texture.

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