topographical

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Even small details—a brochure for a luxury yacht and a topographical map of Panama—illustrate the kind of granular research he pursued to ground his characters in later novels, such as “The Night Manager.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

They’ve now run into topographical problems with widening their driveway to meet new fire access requirements.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

The large fabric “mapestries” that she embroiders with topographical details add to her affiliation with traditional craftspeople.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

And, despite the range of climates and topographical characteristics across Greenland, the findings are ubiquitous, even among Earth's northernmost glaciers.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2023

As Jonathan talked, Mr. Palmer looked at a large topographical map of the area.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret