Topographic maps are most widely used for general purposes. Much the same as planimetric maps, topo maps often display features such as natural and political boundaries as well as bodies of water. The major difference between a planimetric map and a topographic map is that the latter presents its features in vertical as well as horizontal form (3D vs. 2D). The image above demonstrates this feature by displaying elevation through the use of contour lines.
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