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An overview of the Contours toolset

The Contours toolset contains tools that create contours and elevation values in ArcGIS Defense Mapping products. You can also apply cartographic effects and add defense-specific codes to your contour data.

ToolDescription

Code Contours

ArcGIS Defense Mapping cartographic production tool that applies hypsographic codes to input contour features. Applied codes are specific to defense schemas and include index contours, intermediate contours, depressions, tops, and other types listed in your defense data model.

Create Contours

Creates and smooths contours from an input raster.

Simplify Contours

Simplifies contours for use in cartographic products. This tool preserves the essential shape of a contour by eliminating extraneous bends.

Tools in the Contours toolset include the following:

Related topics

  • An overview of the Hypsography toolset

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