planimetric feature
cartography
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In cartography, a planimetric feature refers to elements on a map that are shown in "plan" view, meaning they are depicted without any indication of relief or elevation. These features include things like streams, shorelines, and roads. Unlike hypsographic features, which represent elevation and landforms, planimetric features focus on the horizontal representation of objects on the Earth's surface. They are generally easier to portray on maps than the shapes of land and heights above sea level.12
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