Topographic maps.

Glossary of the mapping sciences, 1994: map, physical (A map representing the surface of the land or the floor of the oceans. In addition to representing the relief, physical maps show some natural phenomena such as oceanic currents, swamps, sands and deserts. Man-made structures or vegetation are not shown)

Maps that represent the surface of the land or floor of the ocean without man-made structures or vegetation. For maps that represent the horizontal and vertical locations of natural and man-made features see