Carshalton topographic map
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Name: Carshalton topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Carshalton, Greater London, England, SM5 3AT, United Kingdom (51.32579 -0.20109 51.40579 -0.12109)
Average elevation: 203 ft
Minimum elevation: 43 ft
Maximum elevation: 522 ft
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