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Topographic map symbols are positioned in such a manner that that the what of the symbol remains in its true location?

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1. Topographic map symbols are positioned in such a manner that that the what of the symbol remains in its true location?

Landmarks selected during actual navigation that are on or near the highest points you can see along the azimuth line you are following. They are uniquely shaped trees, rocks, hilltops, posts, towers, and buildings - anything that can be easily identified.
An overlay should have the grid intersections neaest the two opposite corners traced in and labeled with the proper grid coordinates. Use these 'register marks' to orient the overlay on the map.
1. Convex slope 2. Gentle slope 3. Concave slope 4. Steep slope - As a rule, the closer the contour lines, the steeper the slope. The farther apart the lines, the gentler the slope.
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