Hypsometric tints, also known as hypsometric coloring, refer to a cartographic technique used in topographic maps to represent elevation levels through color coding. This technique involves applying different colors to various elevation ranges, helping to visually distinguish between different heights above sea level. The colors typically progress from darker tones for lower elevations to lighter tones for higher elevations, or vice versa, depending on the map’s purpose.
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