Chugwater, Wyoming - 30x60 Minute USGS Topographic Map Raven Style Economic Geology

Economic Geology

8 feet and from 3

where fossils of ancient sea lilies can be found

Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails

flood hazards and problem soils

Chugwater, Wyoming - 30x60 Minute USGS Topographic Map Raven Style Economic GeologyThe 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