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On a topographic map, what does darker green usually mean?

Thicker forest.

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  1. Higher cliff
  2. Thicker forest ✔
  3. Deeper water

Why: Darker green shading indicates denser vegetation that may slow you down.

Huh, didn't know that: Darker green shading indicates denser vegetation that may slow you down.

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Dark green is thick with secrets and branches.
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Answer: Thicker forest. Darker green shading indicates denser vegetation that may slow you down.

  1. Scouting America: Orienteering www.scouting.org/merit-badges/orienteering
    If you’re heading through a darker green place on the map, it means the forest is thicker.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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