Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Planimetric Map


This map of bicycle parking spots on FSU's campus is an example of a planimetric maps. A planimetric map is defined as a map that shows only horizontal features without elevation. This qualifies as a planimetric map because it shows features like buildings and roads that can be seen aerially and it accurately portrays horizontal distances, but doesn't include topographic information such as elevation. 

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