Hypsometric maps, also called relief maps use tint shading, contour lines, batching, or colors or to show certain elevations or terrains in an area. Showing elevation is accomplished by using a succession of colors. The colors vary based on certain intervals of land elevation. They usually follow the rule of "higher is brighter" meaning that the darker the color the higher the terrain.
This image is a hypsometric map that represents the Izera Mountains along with the elevation of terrain, with colors, shading, and contour lines.
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