-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Use of hachures fordescribing relief on map] Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 19:45:33 GMT From: <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Look in "Cartographic Materials: a Manual of Interpretation for AACR2". Fig. 35 between p. 7-6 and 7-7 shows an illustration of hachures (along with other methods of showing relief). Hachures are not limited just to mountains but to show relief or slope for less dramatic features as well, such as hills, gullies, etc. Phil Hoehn, Map Librarian San Francisco -- [log in to unmask] ----------------------------------- Contractor for David Rumsey Collection: http://www.davidrumsey.com -- "Johnnie D. Sutherland" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Use of hachures fordescribing relief on map Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:36:07 -0400 From: Falato, Brian <[log in to unmask]> ------------------- I'm cataloging pre-1900 maps from our Special Collections Dept. at the University of South Florida. A good proportion of these maps naturally feature Florida as the main point of interest. In looking on OCLC, I've seen some records for Florida maps that say "relief shown by hachures." I thought hachures were used to depict mountainous terrain. We don't have mountains in Florida, of course. (Our highest point is under 350 feet!) So I'm wondering if hachures can be used to describe the symbols designating swamp or marsh land, such as the Everglades. If hachures is being used incorrectly here, what would be the term to describe the symbols used on maps to depict the Everglades, for instance? Brian Falato Serials/Maps Cataloger University of South Florida Tampa Campus Library Tampa, FL 33620 (813)974-1772 [log in to unmask]