Bibliograph

All about topographic maps, by Barbara M. Linde

Type

Label

All about topographic maps, by Barbara M. Linde

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

All about topographic maps

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Barbara M. Linde

Series statement

Map Basics

Summary

As students read this engaging volume, they will learn how to use United States Geological Survey (USGS) contour maps to answer these questions l get an historical overview of how surveyors used to create these maps, and how technology now helps create more accurate maps. Students will construct 3D models of areas on a topographic map

Table Of Contents

What is a topographic map? -- Reading contour lines -- Matching features and contour lines -- Important colors -- The legend -- The compass rose -- Figuring out distances -- Comparing topographic maps -- Map it!

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification