Planimetric Map

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A Planimetric map is a map that portrays horizontal features. A Planimetric map can be easily mistaken from a Topographic map; however, the main difference is that the Topographic map shows elevation, while the Planimetric shows horizontal features. Some of the features that a Planimetric map portrays are natural and geographical features and features such as rivers, parks, and roads, like in the picture above.