Tanks Peak, Colorado - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Panoramic Map Geological characterization of the Nugget

Geological characterization of the Nugget Sandstone

Vertebrate characteristics

This map is a printed copy of the digital version of the 1:500

George area

much of the core trail information

Tanks Peak, Colorado - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Panoramic Map Geological characterization of the NuggetThe 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