Topographic Cartography Course
Gain expertise in topographic cartography for practical trail and shelter projects. Master sourcing and refining DEMs, conducting terrain analysis, producing contours and hillshades, and creating precise, clear maps suited for geography and geology specialists in Zambia's diverse landscapes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches how to source and assess DEMs and basemaps, reproject and prepare data layers, and refine elevation models for precise analysis. Learners will create contours, hillshades, and terrain visuals, craft user-friendly maps for hikers and field experts, optimise trail and shelter placements, and establish a full reproducible process with robust quality checks and pro-level outputs.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Source and prepare DEMs: efficiently locate, refine, and combine elevation data for mapping tasks.
- Terrain analysis for planning: calculate slope, aspect, risks, and ideal shelter spots swiftly.
- Generate contours and hillshades: produce sharp elevation visuals using GIS software.
- Design topographic maps: create legible, print-ready maps for hikers and technical users.
- Quality assurance in cartography: record processes, confirm precision, and reference data properly.
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