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contour interval

American  

noun

  1. the difference in elevation represented by each contour line on a topographic map.

contour interval British  

noun

  1. the difference in altitude represented by the space between two contour lines on a map

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Contour interval below the 600-foot curve, 3,000 feet.

From North America by Russell, Israel C. (Cook)

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