Using topographic maps - L75 - fact sheet

Fact sheet L75 describes topographic maps or contour maps that show the type of terrain in an area. This fact sheet explains where to get topographic information, interpreting topographic maps, slope direction, catchments, ridge lines, drainage lines and measuring slope on a map.

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Online (PDF, 166 kB)*	Free

Date published:

October 2011

This resource is part of a series:

Land fact sheet series - L
Land fact sheet series provide information about various aspects of land management.

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