# How to create topographic maps
Amazon Location Service allows you to create topographic maps using Terrain and Contour density features to visualize elevation changes and geographic characteristics.
## Show Hillshade
The Terrain feature allows you to visualize Hillshade, elevation changes and related geographic features.
### Hillshade example
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#### [ index.html ]
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Terrain Map
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#### [ style.css ]
```
body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html, body, #map { height: 100%; }
```
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## Show elevation with Contour Density lines
Amazon Location Service allows you to add Contour Density features to your map. This provides visualization of geographic steepness and elevation changes.
### Contour Density example
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#### [ index.html ]
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Contour Map
```
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#### [ style.css ]
```
body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html, body, #map { height: 100%; }
```
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## Show both Hillshade and Contour Density lines
With Amazon Location Service you to combine both Hillshade and Contour Density features on your map for comprehensive terrain visualization. This provides enhanced depth perception and a complete understanding of topographical variations and terrain characteristics.
### Hillshade with Contour Density example
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#### [ index.html ]
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Hillshade and Contour Map
```
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#### [ style.css ]
```
body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html, body, #map { height: 100%; }
```
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