Topographic relief map

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This map is topographic map of Stowe, Vermont, USA.  This is a planimetric map. This map has contours showing the elevations of the terrain. The solid bold lines are the major contours and the lighter lines show 20 feet intervals.  On the topographic map there are labels lines and colors, all being used as symbols to represent different land features. The blue shapes are water bodies and the black lines are roads and there are also points that represent something. Symbolism is used a lot in this map such as different line types. This map does not have a scale but leaves out a lot of detail so that the user of the map can use the map efficiently for the intended purpose.