Download Topographical Maps with MasterMap^®

A topographical map is a detailed representation of the Earth’s surface, emphasising elevation contours and natural features. It contains quantitative data about elevations, slopes, and landforms, making it useful for navigation, outdoor activities, scientific study, and land management.

A topographic map contains detailed information about an area's elevation, geography, and natural features, as well as contour lines that depict height changes. In contrast, a regular map emphasises boundaries, cities, roads, and political divisions rather than elevation or distinctive geographical features.

Topography refers to the physical characteristics of a specific place or region, particularly the land's surface. It is the organisation of natural and man-made physical features such as mountains, valleys, rivers, forests, highways, and structures. To effectively depict the spatial relationships between these features, topography frequently includes measuring and mapping them. Topographic maps, for example, show precise depictions of terrain elevation, contours, and other features to help with navigation, urban planning, resource management, and other tasks.

A topographic map depicts an area's height, geography, and natural features in great detail. It incorporates contour lines to indicate height changes, as well as information like drainage, forest cover, highways, and population density. (link to: https://www.mapserve.co.uk/blog/contour-maps-a-guide)

Check our guide on how to get a topographical map on Google.

Topography refers to the surface features of a particular area, including its elevation, terrain, and landmarks, as depicted on a topographical map.

You can make your own topographical map using our 1m contours layer.

Contour lines are typically shown on a topography map as curved lines that connect points of equal elevation above or below a reference point, such as sea level. These lines illustrate the shape and steepness of the terrain, with closely spaced lines indicating steep slopes and more gradual changes in elevation represented by widely spaced lines.

On our website, you can download 1m contour maps as an additional layer to OS MasterMap® in DWG and DXF formats.

England's topography includes rolling hills, flat plains, coastal areas, and upland regions, with notable features like the Pennines and the Lake District. Topographical maps show these diverse landscapes, aiding urban development and land management.

Topographical maps serve various purposes, including aiding in navigation, land planning, resource management, and outdoor recreation. They provide detailed information about the terrain, elevation, natural features, and man-made structures, assisting architects, planners, surveyors, and researchers in understanding the landscape accurately.

No, Google Maps is not primarily a topographic map. While it does provide some terrain features and elevation data through its "Terrain" view option, it primarily focuses on road networks, points of interest, and satellite imagery for navigation and location services. You can get accurate topographical mapping through our website.