Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Hypsometric Map

http://www.izera-darksky.eu/izera/izera-en.html

Hypsometric maps are similar to topographic maps.  The key distinction of a hypsometric map is the use of color to represent relief of a landscape.  Though similar to topographic maps, hypsometric maps can also contain contour lines to represent elevation changes. This map represents the Izera-Dark Sky Park.  The shade changes are called hypsometric tint, and they represent changes in elevation.

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