Following are the applications of Contour map.
1. With the help of contour lines on contour map one can know the nature of ground.
2. For determination of most economical site for dams and reservoirs, maximum flood line , submerged area.
3. For estimating volume of water to be impounded in a reservoir.
4. For location of highways, railways, canals, pipelines etc.
5. For determination of volume of cutting and embankment in given gradient.
6. For determining the indivisibility of two given points