On a map, the differences in elevation are best shown using contour lines.
It can be shown that:height = (d tan α tan β)/(tan α - tan β)where: α is the angle closest to the objectβ is the angle further away from the objectd is the distance from the point of angle α to the point of angle βThus: height = (80 ft × tan 45° × tan 34°)/(tan 45° - tan 34°) ≈ 165.78 ft
The highest elevation line shown on the map depends on what is the highest point - which is often the summit of a hill or mountain.
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The elevation on a topographic map is shown using contour lines, which connect points of equal elevation. These contour lines help to visualize the shape of the land and provide information on the topography of the terrain. The spacing between contour lines indicates the steepness of the slope, with closer lines representing steeper terrain and wider spacing indicating flatter areas.