Monday, April 4, 2011

Topographic Map


This is a topographic map of Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park.  The contour lines represent equal values that increase or decrease in specific intervals.  This peak sits at 13,770 feet and its steepness and jaggedness is shown by the densely packed lines, which means that the change in elevation is large over a shorter distance.  The lines are not as compact the further away you move from the peak. 

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