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Mound Index Contour (HQC_8)
DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.
RDF: hqc_8.ttl
- Name
moundIndexContour
- Attribute
- HQC Hypsography Portrayal Type
- Definition
- A closed index contour line delimiting a localized area of higher elevation than the surrounding terrain (a terrain mound) into which there is no surface drainage.
- Description
- It is typically depicted with perpendicular ticks on the descending side of the mound index contour line, while maintaining index 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.