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Essential Features of Garmin Topo Maps

A map is commonly used as a means to represent a two dimensional surface of any actual world location or surface object. Majority of maps only represent in a two-dimensional format without considering that the surface plane in question could be elevated. That’s where the term, topography comes in. Topography is a closely intrinsic term with geosciences and planetary science, which constitute the study of Earth’s surface and geographical features, the land, rivers, streams, mountains and more. The use of Garmin Topo Maps is done to bring a third dimension. These maps use colored lines, which are helpful in indicating elevation variation in the surface. Contour lines are intelligently placed on the map to represent lines of equal elevation. Now, to identify a contour line representation, on must have strong visualization skills. Imagine a mountain or a plateau or any other elevated land. Through Topo maps you get a picture where you are cutting through it.   Topographic