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A pit on a topographic map represents a depression or low area in the landscape, typically surrounded by higher elevation contours. Pits can be natural features, such as sinkholes or craters, or man-made features like quarries or mines. They are represented by concentric contour lines that indicate the depth and shape of the depression.
You would use a topographic map to see the elevation of Mt. McKinley. Topographic maps show the physical features of an area, such as the contour lines that indicate changes in elevation.
The small loop on a topographic map typically represents a closed depression or sinkhole. The dot indicates the highest point within a closed contour on the map.
A topographical map.
A topographic map shows different levels of elevation using contour lines to represent the shape of the land. Each contour line connects points of equal elevation, allowing users to visualize changes in terrain such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.