What is the appropriate contour interval for a map scaled at 1:10,000?

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Published
12 Jan 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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For a map with a scale of 1:10,000, a contour interval of 2 meters is most suitable to accurately represent elevation changes without cluttering the map.

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