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Depression Intermediate Contour (HQC_6)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: hqc_6.ttl

Name
depressionIntermedContour
Attribute
HQC Hypsography Portrayal Type
Definition
A closed intermediate contour line delimiting an area of lower elevation than the surrounding terrain (a terrain depression) out of which there is no surface drainage.
Description
It is typically depicted with perpendicular ticks on the descending side of the depression intermediate contour line, while maintaining intermediate contour line weight.
Accepted
2013-10-18
Allowed for

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.