Topographic Maps

Topographic Map Legend
USGS topographic map legends contains a number of important details. The figures listed here show a standard USGS map legend (San Gorgonio Mountain Quadrangle 7.5 minute series). The major features on the map legend are shown in the links below:

• Map Name, Year of Production and Revision, Latitude and Longitude
• General Location in State, Adjacent Quadrangle Maps
• Map Scale, Distance Scale, Contour Interval
• Magnetic Declination
• Map Datum

Topographic Map Symbols
USGS topographic maps show more than just contour lines. These maps includes symbols that represent such features as streets, buildings, streams, and woods. Click on the links below to see a chart of the different topographic map symbols.

• Elevation Features
• Boundary Features
• Land Surface Features
• Water Features
• Buildings and Related Features
• Roads, Railroads, and Other Features