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How to find the elevation change on a topographic map.

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The internet says: You can figure out the elevation of any point by finding the nearest labeled line, counting the number of lines above or below it, multiplying by the contour interval, and adding or subtracting the result from the nearest marked contour line.

You could also just reference a geographical map, which will show the elevation by changing colors or illustrations, and can be easier to look at.

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