Map of averaged relief of the Russian Plain

Abstract

The map of averaged relief of the Russian Plain gives simple and obvious presentation of the most important topographic features of the area. It emphasizes regional pattern of surface elevations and inclinations distribution and «takes away» small, mostly erosional landforms. An importance of oblique directions of orographic axes is manifested, together with longitudinal and latitudinal directions as well as arcuate connections. A hierarchic structure is clearly seen: landforms of one rank are united in consequtive order to form landforms of higher rank. The technique of the map compiling is described, its contents and some implications are considered.