Sunday, July 17, 2011

Planimetric Map


http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/projects/geoweb/participants/dutch/VTrips/Charlevoix.HTM

A planimetric map shows only the horizontal position of features on the Earth's surface, by using lines and symbols. Geographic objects, natural and cultural physical features, and entities that do not have topographic features (i.e, buildings, streets, bodies of water, etc.) are showcased in these maps. Vertical lines and features - like elevation - are purposefully ignored. Planimetric maps are also known as line maps.

The planimetric map featured here is a location map of Quebec City and the Charlevoix Impact Structure, circa 1999.

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