Question

What does the symbol △450 represent on a map?

• A. Bench Mark at 450 meters
• B. An estimated Form Line at 450 meters
• C. A Triangulated Height of 450 meters
• D. A Spot Height of 450 meters

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A Triangulated Height of 450 meters

• The triangle ( △ )is the standard symbol for heights calculated via trigonometric survey. • The symbol ( △ ) serves as a literal representation of triangulation stations, which are high-visibility points (often mountain peaks or towers) used as the corners of large-scale geometric grids to map vast territories.