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How 2 Draw Contoursv 2
How 2 Draw Contoursv 2
contour lines
Instructions
You should first go back and download and
print the PDF file that contains the
worksheets you need to complete these
exercises.
With those worksheets in hand, you can
work through the information on this
presentation without having to print the
Powerpoint file.
Contouring
3 data points
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Work
through
the
following
steps
using this
map
Download the PDF
file that contains
the worksheets
for this exercise
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Step Two:
Interpolate between points. Pick any
two points that are close and mentally
(or with pencil) connect them with a
straight line (a light sketch line that is
not to be a final contour line). Assume
that the elevations on the ground along
that line are spaced uniformly. Decide
which multiples of 5 (=CI) would occur
between the end points. Place dots
along the line where you estimate those
elevations would be. Label the dots.
The
working
copy of
my map
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Contouring
with several
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elevations
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at first, a few sketch lines and my
estimated point elevations
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and then the best guesses I can
muster with the available information.
Contouring
across
stream
valleys
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Consider the
following 3
streams with the
same channel
pattern.
This one is for a
small valley cut
into the side of a
larger valley side.
This is a steep-sided
valley incised deeply
into the landscape.
As all of these cases
might be equally
possible when you
draw your maps, you
will need to rely on
clues from the
pattern of elevations
and your experience
to know which
pattern is best.
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Notice that the stream passes through the point of each vee
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Contouring
around
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The End.