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Mapping

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bench mark
noun
marked point of known or assumed elevation from which other elevations may be established
compass
noun
instrument for determining direction by means of a rotating magnetized needle noting magnetic north
contour interval
noun
difference in elevation represented by each contour line on a topographic map
contour lines
noun
line on a map joining points of equal elevation above a given level, usually mean sea level
degrees of latitude
noun
angular distance north or south from the equator
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degrees of longitude
noun
distance on a parallel of latitude providing an angle of one degree with one another at the poles
elevation
noun
distance above a datum level
gradient
noun
inclined surface
isoline
noun
line representing equality with respect to a given variable, used to relate points on maps, charts
magnetic declination
noun
angle that a compass needle makes with the direction of the geographical north pole
magnetic north
noun
north as indicated by a magnetic compass, differing in most places from true north
relief
noun
differences in elevation between the higher and lower parts of the land surface of a given area
sea level
noun
horizontal plane of the sea at mean level between high and low tide
topographic map
noun
map showing topographic features usually by means of contour lines
topography
noun
detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area
true north
noun
direction of the north pole from a given point

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