Synonyms of topography

topography

noun

tə-ˈpä-grə-fē 

as in geography

the physical features of a region as a whole

a map of the topography of the coastline shows a significant loss of wetlands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• geography
• landscape
• terrain
• geomorphology
• scenery
• chorography
• land
• landform
• terrane
• ground
• terrene

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of topography

Tiny, random irregularities in the topography cause some channels to capture more runoff than others. — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

The new map is computed using the IQP eclipse computational method that accounts for an improved value for the eclipse solar radius as well as the exact shape of the moon and topography. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Retaining walls needed for the topography of the site would be up to 14 feet high along the south and east boundaries and up to 17 feet high along Sunset Drive and Sky Haven. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026

Townships, squares six miles by six miles, were the basic building blocks that were organized, where topography permitted, into square or rectangular counties. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026