Contour Map

This map is a shaded relief map showing the elevation changes around the Fort Huachuca area in southeastern Arizona. The map has been divided into two halves.

• Left Half: A detailed color-coded elevation representation, where different elevation ranges are distinguished using various colors. Lower elevations are shaded in green and blue, while higher elevations are represented in yellow, brown, and red hues. This indicates a significant change in elevation, with prominent mountainous features visible in the center of the map.

• Right Half: A contour-only representation of the same region. This side of the map highlights the terrain features using contour lines but without any color shading, providing a simplified view of the elevation changes.

Key Elements:

1. Elevation Legend: The legend in the top-left corner provides a breakdown of elevation ranges in feet, with colors corresponding to the ranges on the left side of the map.

2. Compass Rose and Locator Map: A compass rose in the top-center indicates orientation, and a locator map in the top-right shows the location of Fort Huachuca in relation to nearby cities and states.

3. Scale Bar: The bottom-left scale bar indicates distance in both kilometers and miles.

Potential Usefulness:

This map could be beneficial for multiple purposes:

1. Military Planning: The detailed elevation data is critical for tactical planning, navigation, and identifying advantageous positions in and around Fort Huachuca.

2. Geographical Analysis: It allows for the study of terrain features, watershed patterns, and the natural landscape of the region.

3. Environmental Studies: The elevation information can be useful for ecological research and understanding habitat distribution based on terrain.

4. Urban and Infrastructure Planning: The map can aid in planning the construction of buildings, roads, and utilities, taking into consideration elevation changes and slope stability.