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Ontario topographic map

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Ontario

Ontario's topography is a diverse tapestry shaped by its vast expanse and geological history. The Canadian Shield dominates the northern and central regions, characterized by ancient Precambrian rock formations, rugged terrain, and numerous lakes and rivers. In contrast, the Hudson Bay Lowlands in the far north are flat, swampy areas with sparse vegetation. Southern Ontario features the fertile Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands, where rolling hills and plains support agriculture and urban development. Prominent features like the Niagara Escarpment add to the province's varied landscape, offering cliffs and slopes that contrast with the surrounding lowlands. The highest elevation point is Ishpatina Ridge in the Temagami area, reaching 693 meters (2,274 feet) above sea level. Overall, Ontario's terrain ranges from flat plains to rolling hills and rugged highlands, reflecting its complex geological past.

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Name: Ontario topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Ontario, Canada (41.67656 -95.15602 56.86135 -74.32011)

Average elevation: 804 ft

Minimum elevation: -7 ft

Maximum elevation: 3,268 ft

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Canada > Ontario > Windsor

Average elevation: 607 ft

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Canada > Alberta > Calgary

Average elevation: 3,629 ft

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Average elevation: 217 ft

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Average elevation: 594 ft

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Average elevation: 3,881 ft

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Average elevation: 1,604 ft

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Average elevation: 830 ft

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Canada > Alberta

Average elevation: 4,829 ft

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Canada > Ontario > Guelph

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Average elevation: 3,012 ft

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Canada > Saskatchewan

Average elevation: 1,975 ft

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Average elevation: 627 ft

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Canada > Ontario > Toronto

Average elevation: 243 ft

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Average elevation: 597 ft

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Average elevation: 56 ft

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Average elevation: 1,827 ft

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Average elevation: 978 ft

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Average elevation: 3,064 ft

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Average elevation: 3,084 ft

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