Map symbols show what can be found in an area. Each feature of the landscape has a different symbol. Contour lines are lines that join up areas of equal height on a map. By looking at how far ...

Google Maps shows a terrain map as contour lines that highlight elevation changes. Here's how to switch to Google Maps ...

You'll now see the map in the terrain view. Zoom in and you'll find the altitude numbers written along the contour lines. Make sure not to zoom in too much or the elevation numbers will vanish.