Pocatello South, Idaho - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Trail Guide Maps for each site lead

Maps for each site lead the rockhound to an almost limitless supply of specimens

and the hidden alcoves that shelter ancient ruins

and boat launch sites

By: Janae Wallace

and place names

Pocatello South, Idaho - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Trail Guide Maps for each site leadThe 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