This type of map is known as a hypsometric map. These type of maps depict land configuration and height of the land surface. Contour lines are used in these types of maps as well. The map above shows North America terrain relative to the sea level. You can see thanks to 3d configuration and the color shades, where the highest elevation is and where the lowest is. Because we are able to depict where the height elevation is and the contour lines, that's what makes this qualify as a hypsometric map.
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