Introduction to Topographic Maps CD-ROM

Written by Kenneth Pinzke, Belleville Area College

With Introduction to Topographic Maps Version 2.0 you will learn how to use these maps to determine elevations, landform types, principles of scale, location, and much more. You will read and draw contour lines based on points of known elevations, construct topographic profiles, and determine slope and relief. Includes full color photos, animations, related topics on Map Projections, U.S. Geological Survey, Using a Compass and Map, and more. Intended for grades 7 through 12 and college. Call 1-800-293-2725 for information on version upgrades.

New to Version 2.0:

Narration to aid in reading comprehension.
Draw contour lines and print out your results.
Scored review section can be printed for easy teacher assessment.
New artwork throughout.
Easier navigation.
Larger display size to easily view map features.
USGS Booklets are included on the CD-ROM as pdf files.

Table of Contents

General Topographic Map Information
Map Scale
Location: Latitude and Longitude
Location: Public Land Survey
Location: Universal Transverse Mercator
Principles of Contour Lines
Using Contour Lines
Topographic Profiles
Drawing a Contour Map
Topographic Maps, Aerial Photographs, and Satellite Images
Review

System Requirements
Macintosh®	PowerPC™ G3 500 MHz or Intel Core™ Duo 1.33GHz; 256 MBytes RAM; Mac OS® X (10.3 for PowerPC, 10.4 for Intel); Universal application; 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Windows®	Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor; 256 MBytes RAM; Windows XP® or Windows Vista®; 1024 x 768 screen resolution. Windows 7 and Vista users click here.