SINCE 1828
hypsography
noun
hyp·sog·ra·phy
| \ hipˈsägrəfē\
plural -es
Definition of hypsography
1
: a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the varying elevations of the earth's surface with reference to sea level
2
: topographic relief or the devices (as color shadings) by which it is indicated on maps
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