How Do You Make A Topographical Map?
Topographical maps are used by hikers, geologists, engineers and architects, just to name a few. Making one might seem like a complex process, but in reality it takes just a few simple steps. Making a topographical map requires having a relief map of the area you want to profile. Both relief maps and topographical maps show you the contour/elevation of land, but topographical maps put the relief data into detail and include both man-made and natural structures. You thus would choose a topographical map if you want to depict a particular area more thoroughly, which is why creating a topographical map usually starts with having basic data in a relief map first. If you do not already have a relief map with the elevations listed on it, draw one using the colored pencils, crayons or markers. You should have a basic understanding of perspective to draw your map, or else the structures on the map will not be depicted accurately in terms of shape or size. Create evenly spaced bars of color acr
