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absolute relief mapping method
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[map design]
A mapmaking technique that shows numeric elevation data using information such as elevation points, contour lines, and shading to accurately portray terrain height. An absolute relief map is distinct from a relative relief map, which may emphasize or exaggerate the differences between an area's high and low elevations.