Topographic Gradients
Gradient
The gradient is the change in field value divided by the change in distance.
Gradient
Between 3641 ft. & 3659 ft.
Between 1201 ft. & 1239 ft.
Step 1: Identify the field values.
Gradient
Between 3641 ft. & 3659 ft.
Between 1201 ft. & 1239 ft.
Step 1: Identify the field values.The values can be inferred from the contour lines.
3647 ft.
1209 ft.
Step 2: Determine the distance using the map scale.0.5 0 0.5 Mile
Gradient
Step 2: Determine the distance using the map scale.0.5 0 0.5 Mile
Gradient
0.5 Miles
Step 2: Determine the distance using the map scale.0.5 0 0.5 Mile
Gradient
0.5 Miles0.5 Miles 0.5 Miles
Step 2: Determine the distance using the map scale.0.5 0 0.5 Mile
Gradient
0.5 Miles 0.5 Miles
Step 2: Determine the distance using the map scale.0.5 0 0.5 Mile
0.5 Miles 0.5 Miles0.5 Miles 0.5 Miles 0.5 Miles
Gradient
0.5 Miles Horizontal Distance = 1.5 Miles
0.5 0 0.5 Mile
Gradient
Horizontal Distance = 1.5 Miles
3647 ft.1209 ft.
3647 ft.1209 ft.
Horizontal Distance = 1.5 Miles1.5 Miles
1209 ft.3647 ft.
Step 3: Place the values into the formula.
Gradient
Gradient = DistanceChange in Field Value
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Step 4: Run the math.
= 1625.3 ft/mi
GradientThe gradient is the change in field value divided by the change in distance.
Step 1: Identify the field values.
Step 2: Determine the distance using the map scale.
Step 3: Place the values into the formula.
Step 4: Run the math.
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