Sunday, June 22, 2008

DLG (Digital Line Graph)

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The above image is a DLG (Digital Line Graph) of the Southwest area of the United States. A digital line graph is a digital representation of the features displayed on a USGS topographic map and in numerous scales. The digital line graph are separated into four layers: boundaries, transportation, surface water and contours.

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