Big Creek Ranch, Idaho - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Geology Books Part 2: Utah

Part 2: Utah

From mountain views to canyon treks

For the area west of Hurricane

this map highlights the state's varied terrain

Mount Sheridan

Big Creek Ranch, Idaho - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Geology Books Part 2: UtahThe 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