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TeachMeFinance.com - explain topographic map topographic map The term 'topographic map' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A map indicating surface elevation and slope. U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle series maps showing the shape of the earth's surface by contours. They also show control data, boundaries, roads, buildings, watercourses, lakes and reservoirs, and other land features. The 7.5-minute series is appropriate for doing inundation mapping'. The term 'topographic map' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' a map on which elevations are shown by means of contour lines'. Previous 5 Terms: Top of surcharge capacity Top width or thickness topaz TOPEX-POSEIDON topi Next 5 Terms: Topography topology toponomastic toponymics topophobia About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.