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Total relief is the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points on the map.

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To calculate the total relief on a topographic map, subtract the elevation of the lowest contour line from the elevation of the highest contour line within the map area. This difference represents the total vertical distance between the highest and lowest points on the map.

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