Reading Contours On A Map

Contour lines must close, not necessarily in the limits of the plan. By examining these lines, you can see exactly where all the hills and valleys are, thus avoiding any steep hills or cliffs. The basic rules aren't difficult.

Contour lines measure the distance above sea level. The easiest way to use a map and compass together is to orient the map towards north. Now everything on the map is in the same direction as on the ground.

You will need to know which km square on the map’s grid you are in.

Without these lines, you could find yourself. These lines remain between the indexed lines and the most common. First, we must identify the two contours that lie on either side of p. in some cases the contours that we need are clearly labeled; If the scale ratio had a number like 1:65,000, though, that would mean that each inch on the map covered 65,000 inches of terrain.