Landscape Map
The landscape map is a combination of slope and elevation. Together with the aspect map it assists in defining soil capabilities.
Landscape is a general term in physical geography, referring to the lay of the land. It is usually expressed in terms of the elevation, slope and aspect of terrain features. Landscape affects surface water flow and distribution. It can also affect the microclimate and have a major bearing on the geological exposure.
Combined map of slope and elevation, includes:-
The landscape map is a combination of slope and elevation. Together with the aspect map it assists in defining soil capabilities.
Landscape is a general term in physical geography, referring to the lay of the land. It is usually expressed in terms of the elevation, slope and aspect of terrain features. Landscape affects surface water flow and distribution. It can also affect the microclimate and have a major bearing on the geological exposure.
Combined map of slope and elevation, includes:-
- areas of constant slope measured as a percentage
- 1m elevation contours
- surveyed property boundary
