Topographic Map Symbols

Introduction

What is a Topographic Map?

Reading Topographic Maps

Topographic Map Information

Map Symbols

Elevation 

Boundaries

Land Surface Features

Water Features

Buildings and Related Features

Roads, Railroads, and Other

Elevation

*Provisional Edition maps only

Provisional Edition maps were established to expedite completion of the remaining large scale topographic quadrangles of the conterminous United States. They contain essentially the same level of information as the standard series maps. This series can be easily recognized by the title "Provisional Edition" in the lower right hand corner.