Map Interpretation Course
This course builds expertise in topographic map reading for geography and geology professionals. Learners master contours, safe route planning, terrain risk assessment, travel time estimation, and data-informed decisions in challenging landscapes, ensuring reliable field performance.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain essential skills to confidently interpret and apply topographic maps. Master reading contours, slopes, and landforms, plan secure routes, calculate distances, elevations, and times, and use compass and grid navigation. Develop terrain hazard evaluation and precise field reporting for effective decisions.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Topographic map expertise: quickly interpret legends, scales, contours, and terrain features.
- Route planning proficiency: design safe multi-day routes using elevation data, distances, and profiles.
- Precise field navigation: apply compass, UTM/MGRS grids, and terrain indicators for accurate positioning.
- Hazard identification skills: detect risks from contours, slopes, rivers, and land aspects.
- Elevation analysis: create detailed profiles and time estimates for professional field documentation.
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