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hachured contour
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[symbology, geography]
On a topographic map, concentric contour lines drawn with hachures (right-angle ticks) to indicate a closed depression or basin-like features. Added to the downslope (or inside) of the contour. Concentric contour lines drawn without hachure marks indicate a hill.
