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  • Finding Contour Lines: Calculating Elevation Values with a 20-Foot Interval
    Here's how to determine the value of the first contour line below the elevation:

    * Contour Interval: The contour interval is the difference in elevation between adjacent contour lines. In this case, it's 20 feet.

    * Spot Elevation: The spot elevation is the exact elevation of a specific point on the map, which is 1237 feet.

    To find the first contour line below 1237 feet, subtract the contour interval:

    1237 feet - 20 feet = 1217 feet

    Therefore, the first contour line below the 1237-foot elevation would be the 1217-foot contour line.

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