Visualizing Floodplains and Other Low-Profile Terrain with High-Resolution Digital... - Daniel Coe

Visualizing Floodplains and Other Low-Profile Terrain with High-Resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) - Daniel Coe

In the relief mapping world, flat landscapes don’t always get the attention their mountainous counterparts do. Floodplains, patterned ground, and terrain sculpted by continental glaciers are just a few examples of relatively horizontal landforms that can be difficult to visualize with shaded relief. Using high-resolution DEMs, I will show techniques that help display the character of these fascinating places and often reveal hidden clues to their past.