Wahsatch, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Geophysical and Geographic Treasures

and Geographic Treasures

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The mineral resources of Utah are as varied and fascinating as its geology and scenery

Wahsatch, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Geophysical and Geographic TreasuresThe 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