Stoddard Mountain, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map National Monument using materials such as wood

using materials such as wood

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lies directly to the west

Nugget Sandstone

Its vibrant colors and detailed shading bring the varied topography of New Mexico to life

Stoddard Mountain, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map National Monument using materials such as woodThe 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