Map Specialist
Heather Ross
she/her
Contact:
1 Pattee Library
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information
Penn State University Libraries
University Park, PA 16802
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information
Penn State University Libraries
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-1349
Website
Subjects: Campus: University Park, Maps
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information
1 Central Pattee
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-0094
Topographic Maps
Introduction
- USGS Topographic Map SymbolsInterpreting the colored lines, areas, and other symbols is the fi rst
step in using topographic maps.
YouTube
- Introduction to topographic maps. Seth Horowitz.Video introduction to topographic maps.
- Introduction to topographic maps. Matt TillerAnother introduction to topographic maps.
- Topographic Map Skills. Michael Sammartano.Topographic map skills introduction.
Websites
- Topographic maps (topo maps) and Contour lines [Geokov]Explains topographic maps and contour lines.
- "Potato Mountain": Reading/Understanding Topographic Maps6th - 8th grade lesson plan for understanding topographic maps.