Chorography vs. Topography — What's the Difference?

Chorography (from χῶρος khōros, "place" and γράφειν graphein, "to write") is the art of describing or mapping a region or district, and by extension such a description or map. This term derives from the writings of the ancient geographer Pomponius Mela and Ptolemy, where it meant the geographical description of regions.

Topography is the study of the forms and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area could refer to the surface forms and features themselves, or a description (especially their depiction in maps).

The technique of mapping a region or district.

The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area

A description or map of a region.

The distribution of parts or features on the surface of or within an organ or organism.

The study of provinces, regions, cities, etc., as opposed to larger-scale geography.

Detailed, precise description of a place or region.

The mapping or description of a region or district.

Graphic representation of the surface features of a place or region on a map, indicating their relative positions and elevations.

A description or an analysis of a structured entity, showing the relations among its components

The surface features of a place or region.

The surface features of an object

The surveying of the features of a place or region.

The study or description of an anatomical region or part.

A precise description of a place.

A detailed graphic representation of the surface features of a place or object.

The features themselves; terrain.

The surveying of the features.

(by extension) A figurative landscape; a structure of interrelated ideas, etc.

The description of a particular place, town, manor, parish, or tract of land; especially, the exact and scientific delineation and description in minute detail of any place or region.

The configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features

Precise detailed study of the surface features of a region