How to read contor lines on topographic maps.

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TripKs on July 10th, 2019 at 02:31 UTC »

It could also be the opposite depending on markings and such

telomererepair on July 10th, 2019 at 03:38 UTC »

What if by some odd phenomena like wind erosion the summit is wider than the base...how do you draw that...or what about a volcano with a hole at the summit...how do you draw that...or a huge arch? Thanks this is very interesting.

RatedRGamer on July 10th, 2019 at 04:48 UTC »

i thought these maps were pretty straightforward?