Somerset topographic map
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Somerset topographic map, elevation, terrain
Somerset
Many settlements developed because of their strategic importance in relation to geographical features, such as river crossings or valleys in ranges of hills. Examples include Axbridge on the River Axe, Castle Cary on the River Cary, North Petherton on the River Parrett, and Ilminster, where there was a crossing point on the River Isle. Midsomer Norton lies on the River Somer; while the Wellow Brook and the Fosse Way Roman road run through Radstock. Chard is the most southerly town in Somerset and one of the highest, though at an altitude of 126 m (413 ft) Wiveliscombe is the highest town in the county.
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Name: Somerset topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Somerset, England, United Kingdom (50.82084 -3.83980 51.50269 -2.24440)
Average elevation: 96 m
Minimum elevation: -4 m
Maximum elevation: 562 m
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