Topographic Map Reading Practice Worksheet featuring a map of Pikitigushi Lake with contour lines and elevation data, designed for educational use.

Topographic Map Reading Practice Worksheet Solution

#### Given Information:
- Contour Interval: 50 feet
- Elevations in Feet Above Mean Sea Level
- Projection: Transverse Mercator Projection
- Gray indicates water
- Disregard numbers 86 to 88

#### Questions and Solutions:

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1. Is the creek flowing into or out of Pikitigushi Lake?

- Analysis:
- The creek is shown as a blue line on the map.
- Creeks generally flow from higher elevations to lower elevations.
- The contour lines around the creek show that the elevation decreases as you move towards the lake.
- Therefore, the creek is flowing into the lake.

- Answer:
Into

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2. You are standing at point A. What is your height above sea level? (Hint: Notice the 1000-foot contour to the east and the contour interval.)

- Analysis:
- Point A is located between two contour lines.
- The contour line to the east of point A is labeled as 1000 feet.
- The contour interval is 50 feet.
- Since point A is closer to the 1000-foot contour than the next lower contour (950 feet), its elevation must be slightly less than 1000 feet but more than 950 feet.
- Based on the spacing, point A appears to be approximately halfway between 950 and 1000 feet.

- Answer:
975 feet

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3. You are standing at point B, looking towards Pikitigushi Lake. Describe the relief or topography of the land between you and the lake.

- Analysis:
- Point B is located near the center of the map.
- Between point B and the lake, the contour lines are relatively close together, indicating steep slopes.
- There is a noticeable depression or valley (gully) running towards the lake, as indicated by the inward curve of the contour lines.
- The area is not flat; it has varying elevations with some steep drops.

- Answer:
The land between point B and the lake is characterized by steep slopes and a noticeable gully or valley running towards the lake. The contour lines are closely spaced, indicating significant elevation changes.

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4. You are walking south, from B to C. Are you gaining elevation, losing elevation, or remaining level?

- Analysis:
- Point B is located near the center of the map.
- Point C is located further south, closer to the bottom of the map.
- As you move from B to C, the contour lines indicate a general downward trend in elevation.
- The contour lines around point C are lower than those around point B.

- Answer:
Losing elevation

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5. A creek joins Lake E from the west. Does that creek flow into or out of Lake E?

- Analysis:
- The creek joining Lake E is shown as a blue line coming from the west.
- Creeks typically flow from higher elevations to lower elevations.
- The contour lines around the creek show that the elevation decreases as you move towards Lake E.
- Therefore, the creek is flowing into Lake E.

- Answer:
Into

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6. You walk from B to D. Are you going up a steep hill, going down a gully, or going up a gully?

- Analysis:
- Point B is near the center of the map.
- Point D is located further east and closer to the right side of the map.
- As you move from B to D, the contour lines show a general upward trend in elevation.
- However, there is a noticeable valley or gully running along the path from B to D, as indicated by the inward curve of the contour lines.
- Therefore, you are going up a gully.

- Answer:
Going up a gully

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Final Answers:

1. Into
2. 975 feet
3. The land between point B and the lake is characterized by steep slopes and a noticeable gully or valley running towards the lake. The contour lines are closely spaced, indicating significant elevation changes.
4. Losing elevation
5. Into
6. Going up a gully

Boxed Final Answer:
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1. \text{Into} \\
2. 975 \text{ feet} \\
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4. \text{Losing elevation} \\
5. \text{Into} \\
6. \text{Going up a gully}
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