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Slopes

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Measuring slopes The following methods can be used for measuring the gradient or angle of a slope. Ordnance Survey maps are only useful for large schemes, because even the most detailed information on the 1:25,000 map only shows the contour interval every five metres. It does help with understanding the general topography and drainage patterns...

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