topographic
adjective
to·po·graph·ic
ˌtä-pə-ˈgra-fik 
ˌtō-
: of, relating to, or concerned with topography
topographic maps
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This topographic disparity creates unpredictable precipitation patterns, with the state historically swinging between extreme drought and excessive rainfall.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
From a wall, the sheriff removes an arms-outstretched-sized topographic map of Mount of the Holy Cross, the master search map Tim Cochrane used to track personnel in the field in September and October 2005.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Once lifted, fire activity will increase, with spread continuing to respond primarily to topographic influences.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Dune and swale systems are globally rare; this topographic variation — upland in the dunes, lowland in the swales — combines with the region’s unique confluence of biomes — particularly oak savanna, prairie and wetlands — to pack a lot of biodiversity into the preserve’s 42 acres.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
From a wall, the sheriff removes an arms-outstretched-sized topographic map of Mount of the Holy Cross, the master search map Tim Cochrane used to track personnel in the field in September and October 2005.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Once lifted, fire activity will increase, with spread continuing to respond primarily to topographic influences.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Dune and swale systems are globally rare; this topographic variation — upland in the dunes, lowland in the swales — combines with the region’s unique confluence of biomes — particularly oak savanna, prairie and wetlands — to pack a lot of biodiversity into the preserve’s 42 acres.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Topographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topographic. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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topographic
adjective
to·po·graph·ic
ˌtäp-ə-ˈgraf-ik
ˌtōp-ə-
variants
or topographical
-ˈgraf-i-kəl
: of, relating to, or showing topography
a topographic map
topographically
adverb
-k(ə-)lē
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