Contours can reveal distinctive features that allow us to spot where ... where a stream has cut into the ground. Look at the map and the contour lines reflect what’s visible on the ground.

By looking at how far apart the contour lines of an area are, we can tell how steep or flat the land is. You can find where you are using an Ordnance Survey (OS) map. Features such as this ...

Forest Service maps, Bureau of Land Management maps, and highway maps to name a few. Some show general features and points of interest.