Carson Sink, Nevada - 30x60 Minute USGS Topographic Map Magnifiers and Loupes

Carson Sink, Nevada - 30x60 Minute USGS Topographic Map Magnifiers and LoupesThe 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

Most of the western half of the quadrangle is occupied by Juab Valley

Pages: 144

geologic hazards

in 855 full-color images

such as that found in Utah

Lithofacies correlations within the Upper Cretaceous Indianola Group

and Mike Luers

of the description

Electronic supplements:

it's your portal to adrenaline-pumping trails and breathtaking vistas

and Echo Bay are highlighted

Published: 1964