Kirkwall topographic map
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About this map
Name: Kirkwall topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW15 1DH, United Kingdom (58.94160 -3.00037 59.02160 -2.92037)
Average elevation: 89 ft
Minimum elevation: 0 ft
Maximum elevation: 738 ft
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