A topographic map identifies a variety of different natural and cultural ground features. In total there are five different categories of information which are, culture, water, relief, vegetation, and toponymy. The only similarities between these two types of maps are that they both show roads, water features, cities and provincial parks. Topographic maps, however, have much more to offer such as, relief, forest cover, marsh and pipelines to mention a few. Distances can be determined by using the scale bar which is located at the bottom of every NRCan topographic map sheet.
Scale represents the ratio of a distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.
In addition, the pamphlet defines commonly used topographic terms, outlines some helpful hints and explains the various symbols that may be found on topographic map sheets. 21435 Suite W250 Torbay Rd.