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Detailed Description

Index

Subtype of Contours

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 10102
  • Feature Description: A line drawn on a topographic map to indicate ground elevation. An index contour is a thick, bold line, to indicate every fourth or fifth contour line depending on the interval, and is labeled with the elevation.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction 

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Index
    • Symbol Description: Thick brown line.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Solid Stroke:
    • Size: 0.40 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 180,150,113
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Index - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text displaying numerical elevation value in feet.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 5.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 166,116,66
  • Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement; centered straight

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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