What is the difference between topography and cartography

In the area of generation of city maps , also the digital topgraphic maps are required. VertiGIS provides expert knowhow and software modules especially in the area of automatic generation of topographic maps based on the mechanisms of cartographic generalization and of landscape model generalization.

We have many years of experience of implementing this in Esri software and have standard software components for this. The better maps communicate information, the more effective they are as a real-world model. Topographic maps show elevation of landforms above sea level.

Bathymetric maps show depths of landforms below sea level. Topographic elevations and bathymetric depths are often shown on maps with contour lines. Skip to content Home Useful tips What is meant by cartography? Useful tips. Esther Fleming March 17, Table of Contents. Previous Article What are common animals in Wisconsin? Next Article What is the latitudinal extent of Afghanistan?