There’s enough information on a topo map to plan an entire trip in advance and also find your bearings in a pinch. The thin brown lines snaking around a topographic map are contour lines.

On this “isoseismal map,” the blue contour lines denote areas where seismic ... many Montana residents — but hopefully a calm read of these maps will quell their fears.

These are lines drawn on maps that join places of the same height. They are usually an orange or brown colour. Some contour lines have their height above or below sea level written on them.

But now, Nicole says to first blend a cream or liquid highlighter over your cheekbones, then apply your foundation on top, and then finish with the contour to add dimension. Sounds weird ...

There’s enough information on a topo map to plan an entire trip in advance and also find your bearings in a pinch. Topo maps show both location and elevation in one document. (Photo: Stramyk via ...

"A good contour is like a great pair of Spanx," says makeup artist Vincent Oquendo. "You want to shape and define different areas, without anyone noticing you've had assistance." In other words ...