Knolls Sw, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Multihazard Studies Emily Nielson

Emily Nielson

the geologic map and the explanation sheet

Pages: 431

By: Ron Adkison

Maps show where each animal's fossils have been found

Knolls Sw, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Multihazard Studies Emily NielsonThe distinctive characteristic of a topographic map is that the shape of the Earth's surface is shown by contour lines. Contours are imaginary lines that join points of equal elevation on the surface of the land above or below a reference surface, such as mean sea level. Contours make it possible to measure the height of mountains, depths of the ocean bottom, and steepness of slopes. A topographic map shows more than contours. The map also includes