Topographic Map

A topographic map is a map that is characterized in large scale detail which is mostly comprised of contour lines. Many topographic maps will usually show both natural and man made features. By looking at this topographic map of South Africa, you able to see how mountainous the region is near the coast.  While the coastal region is mountainous, when you look in land you are able to see how flat the land becomes.  On top of all of the different levels of land, this map also shows how the temperature can become extremely warm in the flatter parts of the region.  http://www.selftourafrica.com/maps.html