Week 11 Assignment - Topographic Maps 1. What type of terrain should one expect if contour lines are closely spaced? Widely spaced? Which direction do contour lines point when crossing a stream? Briefly describe the difference between contour lines and index contour lines. If the difference between adjacent index contour lines is 250 feet, what is the contour interval for that topographic map? For a topographic map that has mountainous terrain, is a high contour interval or low contour interval more practical? Part |l - Topographic Map Questions For the following Questions, use the .pdf file labeled “Topo Map For Week 11 Assignment” in the week 11 Assignments folder. There is also an .pdf file showing numerous topographic symbols. If you are having trouble seeing the images and symbols on the map, simply enlarge the map by using the “+" symbol at the top of the page. The sharpness of the map will not be diminished. Note: Questions continue onto the next page. 6. What is the location of this map? 7. What year was the map published? Has the map been revised? If so, what year? 10. g P 12. 13. 14. What is the scale of the map? Is the scale fractional or ratio? What is the contour interval of the map? Would you consider this rugged (Steep) topography or gentle (Fairly flat) topography? Where are most the houses located on the map? What natural feature is located at the very bottom center of the map (Straddling the boundary between R13 W and R12 W)? What is the evidence for your answer? What is the longitude of the eastern map boundary? What is the longitude of the western map boundary? What is the latitude of the northern map boundary?
