A Topographic Journey Background: Topographic maps are a lot of fun to use, especially if you enjoy spending time outdoors. A topographic map shows changes in elevation on Earth’s surface. This is done through the use of hundreds of lines called contour lines. A contour line connects points of the same elevation. Elevation refers to the distance of a location above or below sea level. Topographic maps contain a lot of other information, including the location of roads, rivers, streams, lakes, buildings, airports, and railroads, to name just a few. In this activity you are going to take an imaginary hiking trip using the attached topographic map. The map includes a portion of the USGS map of Rutland, Vermont. We will start at the west side of the map and travel toward the east. The map includes a legend, which you should study before you begin your journey. Directions: The numbers below match the numbers on the map. Answer each of the questions by circling the correct answer as you travel from place to place. Take your time - it's a nice sunny day! 1, Number one on the northwest side of the map represents a a, lake b. road c. house 2. Running from south to north is a’ a. railroad b. road «. riverlcreek 3, The structure here is a: a. contour line b. highway . railroad 4, The line labeled 600 is a: a. road b. contour line «. railroad 5, There is a__ that runs north-south here, a. river b. medium-duty highway c. power line 6. What do you have to cross here to continue your hike? a. divided heavy-duty highway —_b. contour line ©. power line 7. What is the route number of this road? as b.7B or) 8. Where are you now? Be carefull a. airport runway b. contour line ©. highway 9, What is East Clarendon? a. river b. village ¢. contour line 10. What do you see at this location? a. building b. covered bridge ©. lake 11, What is represented here? a. medium-duty highway b. contour line c. heavy-duty highway 12. You have arrived at a a. light duty highway b. contour line . river 13, Number thirteen represents a: a. river b. contour line ¢. unimproved dirt road 414. The hike is done! Where are you? a. river b. Green Mountain . railroad National ForestA Topographic Journey ROAD CLASSIFICATION Heavy-duty Light duty______— Medium-duty. Unimproved dirt ~~. lus Route © Suate Route Map courtesy of United States Geologic Survey (Wee ieeminn Goma *N