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shaded relief

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A cartographic technique that provides an apparent three-dimensional configuration of the terrain on maps and charts by the use of graded shadows that would be cast by high ground if light were shining from the northwest. Shaded relief is usually used in combination with contours. See also hill shading.


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Parry (professor emeritus of geology and geophysics, University of Utah) presents Geology of Utah's Rivers, a thoughtful, in-depth guide to Utah's rivers including black-and-white shaded relief and geologic maps.
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In addition to the ArcGIS Explorer download, the virtual globe page gives visitors easy access to map layers that they can add to ArcGIS Explorer, such as topographic maps, shaded relief, and world transportation.
 
 
 
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