Elements that May Be Found on All Panels: Stream Line

Stream lines identify the location of a watercourse.

Narrower streams are usually shown by a single line, representing the approximate location of the lowest elevation of the stream (centerline or thalweg).

Wider streams are shown by double lines, representing the location of the top of the stream banks.

Flood Map element stream line. Single line: Centerline or thalweg. Double Line: Top of the stream banks