http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/High_School_Earth_Science/Topographic_Maps
Above depicts what is known as a Topographic Map, this type of map is generally characterized by large-scale detail and detailed representation of relief. Relief is shown through the use of contour lines, which when these lines meet depict a certain elevation represented in the map. This Topographic map is showing the Swamp Canyon Trail portion of Bryce Canyon National Park.
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