

In the NCERT Geography book Practical Work in Geography (Class 11, Chapter — “Topographical Maps”), you explore detailed maps that represent both natural and human features of a region.
You learn how topographical maps show relief, elevation, landforms, rivers, roads, and settlements using contour lines and conventional symbols. The chapter explains how contour lines represent height and shape of landforms, helping you understand slopes, hills, valleys, and plains.
You also practice reading and interpreting topographical maps, including identifying settlement patterns, drainage patterns, and terrain features.