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isopleth maps  

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  • Isopleth maps are a type of thematic map used to display and model observations of phenomena with a continuous distribution by representing the values as a third-dimensional surface draped over the area. This common mapping technique is appropriate for diverse topics. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Isopleth Maps]

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