Neels, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Geochronology surficial and bedrock geologic mapping

surficial and bedrock geologic mapping

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while lighter shades highlight the higher altitudes

bounding surfaces

The most prominent feature of the extensional faulting in the map area is the Provo segment of the Wasatch fault zone

Neels, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Geochronology surficial and bedrock geologic mappingThe 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