Topography
Topography refers to: ‘The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features (OED). Likely to strongly influence the location and characteristics of built form, drainage, movement and routes, and green infrastructure.’ Ref Landscape Institute Technical Information Note TIN 05/2017, Townscape Character Assessment. https://landscapewpstorage01.blob.core.windows.net/www-landscapeinstitute-org/2018/04/tin-05-2017-townscape.pdf
The Geospatial Glossary, published by the Geospatial Commission, and accessed on 17 September 2022, defines topography as: ‘The study of the physical features of the Earth. A topographic map’s principal purpose is to portray and identify the features of the Earth.’
See also: Topology.
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