Topographic Model
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A Topographic Model is a Model of some portion of the Earth's surface.
- AKA: Topo Map.
- Context:
- It can be produced by a Topographer.
- It can be managed by a Topographic Organizations.
- It can be a Topographic Ontology.
- See: Geospatial Record, Toponym.
References
2009
- (Wikipedia, 2009) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topographic_map
- A topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines in modern mapping, but historically using a variety of methods. Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features.
- The Canadian Centre for Topographic Information provides this definition of a topographic map: A topographic map is a detailed and accurate graphic representation of cultural and natural features on the ground.