Online Educational Simulation
Custom 3D Topographic Map Simulation.
This real-time 3D simulation illustrates how topographic maps are created and used to depict changes in elevation. Students are able to sculpt mountains and valleys in real-time and see the changes to the corresponding topographic map. To represent elevation, relief, and slope on topographic maps, map makers use contour lines. On a topographic map, a contour line connects points of equal elevation. Select the Raise or Lower tool, and then start digging into the 3D terrain. See how the changes you make to the mountain affect the topographic map. Zoom, Rotate, and Move tools give you access to the topography in real-time 3D.