topographically
In landscape terms
In terms of physical terrain and surface features.
A region described topographically emphasizes its hills, valleys, rivers, and elevations rather than its political boundaries or climate: Topographically, the area is characterized by rolling plains and steep coastal cliffs.
The word applies to maps, surveys, and geographic descriptions that detail the shape of the land.
Measuring and charting terrain
- GISSpatial data framework
- contourBounding line of shape
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- datumSingle unit of information
scale · grid · benchmark · azimuth · triangulation · coordinates · geospatial · georeferencing
Measured height above reference
- heightVertical extent upward
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
plateau · cliff · ascent · escarpment · prominence · upland · highland · hillock
surveying
Measuring and charting terrain
- GISSpatial data framework
- contourBounding line of shape
- projectionSomething that extends outward
datum · scale · grid · benchmark · azimuth · triangulation · coordinates · geospatial · georeferencing · aerial
altitude
Measured height above reference
ridge · plateau · cliff · ascent · escarpment · prominence · upland · highland · hillock · knoll
slope
Angled terrain or steepness
- gradientRate of change across space
- inclineAngled rising surface
- undulationRhythmic rise and fall
terrain · rugged · flat · hilly · mountainous · rolling · steep · gentle · irregular · varied
valley
Low ground between heights
fjord · glen · tundra · steppe · savanna · moorland · marshland · dune · prairie · karst
topographicallypolitically
Regarding civic governance
demographically · socially · economically · culturally · administratively
- topographical mapsCharts showing terrain elevation