Ask HN: Best book on topography?

5 points by avindroth ↗ HN
It must be a lost art, but I want to know the history of topography and advancements of techniques. Any resource, community or starting point would be greatly appreciated!

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I'm not sure if it's still the case but The Elements of Typopgrahic Style by Robert Bringhurst was my bible for picking up the nitty-gritty on typography: https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Typographic-Style-Robert-Bri...
Thanks, but I am looking for a book on topography (maps).

Thank you for the recommendation though!