Partoun, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Green River Formation

Partoun, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Green River FormationThe 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

color photos

500 volcanoes

by Anne Hayden-Lesmeister and Tammy R

Stratigraphy and structure of the northern Bull Valley Mountains and Antelope Range

Assessment of subsurface geology in the Mosida Hills

This map includes thousands of place names

and the chance to see high-country wildlife

this remarkable book utilizes stunning aerial photography to reveal the intricate tapestry of the Earth's history etched across the state's diverse terrain

distant galaxies

The Madison is overlain by other Paleozoic and Mesozoic rocks

Elevations of major peaks and depth soundings are expressed in meters

Sonoran Desert