Hypsometric Maps

Hypsometric Maps

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Hypsometric maps represent the elevation of terrain using various colors.  These maps show relief by using three dimensional information. Above this map uses colors and it appears it is not completely flat. As the elevation increases the colors become more white.  This is similar to the way contour lines work.