The document discusses elements of maps, including: 1. Maps contain specific elements like a title, key, compass, and scale to help readers understand the information represented. 2. Contours are lines on maps that connect points of equal elevation and show the shape and steepness of landscapes. 3. Relief on maps can be shown through methods like layer tinting, contours, spot heights, and hachures that represent elevation changes through color shading and line spacing.