Understanding Topographic Maps

In this video we begin by looking at a topographic map of Pikes Peak in Colorado. I then build a clay model of a mountain and create cross sections representing different elevation layers. Using these layers we trace out the contour lines of the mountain to show how a three dimensional image of a landform can be mapped out on a topographic map.

[monicasilva]

I think using the air dry clay was a really good example on showing us how Topographic maps worked. I really enjoyed it! :)

[HalliMama]

SUCH a great video! Kids are going to love it! Thank you!

[clementamoah]

Thank you for your great support of our education

[hpisdhayes]

That is awesome, glad it could be some help. Thanks for your comment

[kepo]

thank you, i learned to read it before applying everything in our architectural plans.

[mariealexis]

Most helpful video my son watched. Thank

[isa-kvzr]

I really had enjoyed this video
thank you for the great visual!!!!
You are a great teacher!!!

[TheMariocarbjl]

Very helpful video. I now have a basic understanding of topography and what a topographic map represents. Thanks a lot for the video. 

[hpisdhayes]

Very glad to hear that!!! Tell your son I am glad my video assisted him :-) Thanks for the comment!

[mswalkersinaloa]

Great video tutorial. My students will watch this before doing our topo maps lab (water/Play-Doh).

[GummyandYummy]

Thank you Mr. Hayes such a great explanation !

[bobjoeross]

who else is forced to watch this for school?

[leaiduong]

Many thanks for your explanation, it's really helpful for my niece :D

[harishgunasekaran]

Brilliant demonstration! Thank you! :)

[hpisdhayes]

Pouria S. You can shape the mountain ranges any way you wish and connect them to other places on your map. Simply slicing them like in the video permits you to make the contour lines for your Topographic map. Hope this helps :-)

[aliawale]

Can post this vedio without background music . I coundn't hear it

[aungkyaw]

Thanks for the explanation. Its great.

[jmartinholourenco]

Hello
My students particularly liked your video and asked to translate it into Portuguese.
If you consider the possibility of uploading these subtitles in order to make them available from YouTube, I will be able to send them.
Thanks

[oldtgr]

Is air dry clay easier to cut than pla-doh?

[qamarpasha]

wow sir that is awesome ....
sir can u tell me that why and how we use the minutes and seconds in the topographic or geological maps e.g (67* 11' 32") ????