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Contour Line - definition(s)

contour line - [cartography] A line on a map that connects points of equal elevation based on a vertical datum, usually sea level.

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Source: esri, 05 March 2012 09:12:49, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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Contour - An imaginary line on a land surface connecting points of equal elevation.

[Category=Geospatial ]

Source: City of Toronto, 22 November 2013 08:49:50, http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=7fdf38379bac0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextfmt=default External

 

 

 


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