Mercur, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-1B By: Ralph & Jackie J

By: Ralph & Jackie J

The Tertiary pluton consists of six major phases of quartz monzonitic to

Cottrell's expertise shines through in his meticulous route descriptions

the I-70 corridor

Mercur, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-1B By: Ralph & Jackie JThe 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