Sutherland topographic map
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Name: Sutherland topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Sutherland, Scotland, IV27 4AD, United Kingdom (57.55010 -5.20009 58.95010 -3.80009)
Average elevation: 109 m
Minimum elevation: -1 m
Maximum elevation: 1,068 m
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