Jacobs Chair, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-4B Madeira Islands

Madeira Islands

These activities include camping

suggestions for loop hikes

The elevation of any point on the map can be estimated by referring to the elevations of the contour lines above and below it

or any room/office

Jacobs Chair, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-4B Madeira IslandsThe 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