mapping chapter 16. uses of topographic maps to determine the topography or relief of a tract of...
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Uses of Topographic Maps
To determine the topography or relief of a tract of land.
To determine hydrologic features such as drainage basins, streams, rivers and bodies of water.
To determine the cultural features or man-made features such as highways, railroads, dams and buildings.
Topographic maps are used by engineers and architects to determine building layouts, utility connections and drainage requirements. Contractors use topographic information to determine earthwork requirements.
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Methods of Collecting Topographic Data
Satellite Imagery
Aerial Photography
Existing Topographic Maps
Field Work
Total Station
GPS
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Control for Topographic Surveys
Horizontal Control: Establish Traverse.
Vertical Control: Establish Elevations from Benchmark.
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ContoursContours
Used to Determine Topography
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Contours
Contour lines are lines of equal elevation.
The contour interval is defined as the difference in elevation between contours.
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Rules for Drawing Contours
Contour lines must close upon themselves. They cannot simply dead-end.
Contours are perpendicular to the direction of slope.
The slope between contour lines is assumed to be uniform.In other words, contour lines are assumed to be man-made.
The distance between contours indicates the steepness of the slope.
Concentric closed contours represent hills or depressions.
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Examples of Rules Regarding Contours
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