Source: http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/zion/zion-canyon-topo-map.htmlA topographic map is one that shows relief or depth. This can be accomplished in a number of different ways, this includes but is not limited to, contour lines, shaded relief and raised-relief maps. Raised-relief maps are actually produced in three-dimensions like a model. The example of a topographical map I've included is a map of Zion Canyon in Zion National park. It is a contour line map that a hiker visiting the park might employ, the lines representing changes in elevation.
I Like Raised Relief Maps, Not exactly great when in the field, but they are great as a piece of art for the wall or for trying to get a scope of the lay of the land!. I have a Snowdonia Raised Relief Map from the National Park in Wales in my study,
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