Hypsometric Maps

A Hypsometric map is a surface map the shows topographic relief in the 3rd dimension by contour lines, raised relief, color or shading. This hypsometric map of New Mexico that illustrates the elevations levels from sea level to 10,000 ft,  by raised relief and color. 

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