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Definition of Relief map
1. Noun. A map having contour lines through points of equal elevation.
Definition of Relief map
1. Noun. A map that shows the three-dimensional topography of terrain, usually by use of contours but sometimes by hatching ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Relief Map
Literary usage of Relief map
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers by American Institute of Electrical Engineers (1917)
"Annual load relief map valuable in the study and exemplification of all ...
The Annual Load relief map is a device for visualizing the entire load of the ..."
2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1917)
"... brings to mind the desirability of having in the city of Washington, suitably
housed, a large scale relief map or model of the United States. ..."
3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1897)
"The criticisms directed against the vertical exaggeration of geographical models
may be equally directed against so forcible a relief map as this. ..."
4. Proceedings of the American Association of Museums by American Association of Museums (1914)
"A LABEL relief map FOR SHOWING DISTRIBUTION A serviceable and economical relief
map for showing distribution and occurrence of specimens in connection with ..."
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