contour map

contour map

contour map

n. A map showing elevations and surface configuration by means of contour lines.

con′tour map`

n. a topographic map on which the shape of the land surface is shown by contour lines, the relative spacing of the lines indicating the relative slope of the surface. [1860–65]

contour map

A map that shows elevations above sea level and surface features of the land by means of contour lines.

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Noun

contour map - a map having contour lines through points of equal elevationrelief mapmap - a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

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contour map

See radio-source structure.

Contour map

A topographic map that portrays relief by the use of contour lines which connect points of equal elevation; the closer the spacing of lines, the greater relative slope in that area.

contour map

[′kän‚tu̇r ‚map] (mapping) A map displaying topographic or structural contour lines.

contour map

A topographic map which portrays relief by the use of contour lines which connect points of equal elevation; the closer the spacing of the lines, the greater the relative slope.

contour map

A map that displays the hills and dales of a site as determined by a topographical survey. The contours of the land are represented by curved lines along which the height above sea level is relatively constant. The map will contain a linear scale indicating the dimensions of the site, and a contour scale indicating the elevation difference between contour lines,such as 5 feet. Lines that are widely spaced indicate a slow change in elevation; lines that are closely spaced indicate a rapid change in elevation.

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Synonyms for contour map

noun a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation

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