Showing relief on a map using contours.

Contours

Showing relief on a map using contours.

This diagram shows the translation of contours to finding the measurement of the slope in grade percent, mils, degrees, and gradient.

Contours to Slope

This diagram shows the translation of contours to finding the measurement of the slope in grade percent,…

This diagram shows the translation from the profile of an incline to the contours in an above view.

Profile to Contours

This diagram shows the translation from the profile of an incline to the contours in an above view.