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Cell Map

Short Definition: A cell map divides an area according to a fixed mountain prominence. Eg: A P3000 cell map of North America.

Discussion: Cell maps are popular because all the boundaries are completely defined once you define the threshold. Eg: There is only a single set of possible boundaries for a P500 cell map covering all North America.

Usage: The term "cell map" is most commonly used when referring to a diagram where someone has drawn in the boundaries. For example: "The P3000 cell map of North America is easy to draw - just look up the key saddles of the P3000 peaks and trace the rivers".
Class: Core definition.

Usefulness: This term is the most concise way of talking about areas.

Links: See Cell Maps