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The value of the separation between two adjacent contours. A net payisopachmap might have a contour interval of 10 feet [3 m], whereas a structurecontour map might have a contour interval of 1000 feet [300 m]. Contour intervals are chosen according to the map scale and the amount and distribution of control points.

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