Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Hypsometric Map

This is a Hypsometric map of the state of Maryland.  The different shades on the map tell us how the altitude differs across the state.  Maryland appears to increase in altitude from southeast to northwest.  The state has a wide range in altitude which goes as low as below 50 feet, and as high as over 3,000 feet.

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