Question

How do you identify a ridge on a topo sheet?

Answer 1

• Ridges are the landforms where the ‘U’ or ‘V’ shaped contour lines point towards the lower ground (e.g., the ‘V’ shapes pointing towards the 400 m elevation).
• Valleys are the landforms where the ‘U’ or ‘V’ shaped contour lines point towards the higher ground (e.g., the indentation between the two prominent peaks where the V points towards the 800 m elevation).

The profile drawing below the map confirms the undulating nature of the terrain, showing multiple peaks and dips that correspond to the ridges and valleys on the map.