Topographic maps show large-scale detail and quantitative representation of
relief. They are representations of a three-dimensional space on a flat piece
of paper. Contour lines are often utilized to show the variation in the relief
of the land. Topographic maps show how the land bends and folds, resulting in
differing altitudes. Topography is a broad study, not limited to relief.
Topographic maps take into account all natural and man-made features of
terrain.
This particular map is a topographical map with shaded relief to see how the
contours represent elevation. Through these contour lines, landforms can be
identified. Altitudes of certain contours can be identified, allowing for
calculation of the slope too. This qualifies as a topographical map due to its
large scale detail and quantitative representation of relief. The contour lines
make it hard to mislabel as any other type of map.
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