Woodruff, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Material:24 lb Paper phillipsite

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The image of the intrepid young rider on a fast horse

by Anne Hayden-Lesmeister and Tammy R

Embark on a geographical exploration of Northern California with the USGS California North 1:500

Yukon Plateau

Woodruff, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Material:24 lb Paper phillipsiteThe 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