Interpretation of Topographical Maps (Excursions)
A. Look at the topographical map and answer the questions.
1. What are the two types of scales used besides R.F.?
= The two types of scales used besides R.F. are -
45 D/7 and 2 cm to 1 km.
2. What is the contour interval of the given topographical map?
= The contour interval of the given topographical map is 20 metres.
3. Find the four-figure grid references of the following:
a. Ganguwada village.
= 9196.
b. The temple to the northeast of Odhava.
= 8992.
c. Unlined well to the north of Odhava.
= 8893.
d. Rajkot.
= 8995.
e. ▲217.
= 8799.
f. The island in the Sipu river near the western edge of the map.
= 8597.
4. What do the brown dots mean in grid square 8699?
= Nucleated Settlement.
5. What is the general settlement pattern of the region?
= Clustered Settlements.
6. Explain the drainage pattern of grid 8796.
= Dendritic pattern.
7. What is the mode of transport in this region?
= This is a rural area and most of the roads are unmetalled. Therefore, the primary means of transportation is through carts.
8. Name the two main occupations of the people of this region. How did you arrive at this conclusion?
= The two main occupations of the people in this region are agriculture and forestry. Animal rearing is practised in the patches of open scrub.
9. Name the rivers and nalas of the region. Explain the difference between them.
= The rivers and nalas of the region are - Sipu River, Hanva Nala, Varka Nala.
The nalas dry up in the summer, whereas the Sipu river has a narrow channel throughout the year.
10. Name the man-made features around Jegol (8590).
= There are many cart tracks leading into the village. It has many lined wells for irrigation purpose.
B. Look at the topographical map and answer the questions.
1. Which area is shown in the map?
= It is a drainage basin area drained by a network o rivers and its tributaries. Most of the place is covered by jungles.
2. Find out the four-figure grid references of the following:
a. The well with water near Padar village.
= 9899.
b. Methipura village.
= 9793.
c. ⯅284.
= 9294.
d. The temple in Dabri village.
= 9895.
e. Dabri village.
= 9795 and 9895.
f. The highest point of the region.
= 9799.
3. What is the drainage pattern of the grid 9397?
= Dendritic.
4. What is the drainage pattern of grid 9498?
= Radial.
5. What is the settlement pattern of the grid 9795?
= Clustered and nucleated.
6. Interpret the occupation of the people of this region. Give reasons to support of your answer.
= The occupation of the people of this region will be agriculture, animal rearing, fishing and wood or honey collecting from the jungle. The region is drained by many rivers and their tributaries so there is good production of fish. People can earn their livelihood by fishing. The area is covered with dense mixed jungle and open mixed jungle. So people can collect honey, wood, dry branches and leaves as fuels from the forests.
7. What is the main mode of irrigation in this region?
= The main mode of irrigation in this region is the numerous rivers and its tributaries.
8. What type of relief does the southeastern part of the region have?
= Fairly dense mixed forest, Jasor Hill and Dense mixed forest.
9. Name the two natural features in grid square 9893.
= Fairly dense forest and agricultural land.