Holbrook, Arizona - 30x60 Minute Series Topo Map Pocket Guides The Paradox Basin is a

The Paradox Basin is a geologic area in southeastern Utah defined by the location of Pennsylvanian salt deposits

with the Wasatch Plateau in the east half and Sanpete Valley in the west half

and horseback riders

Furnace Creek

Holbrook, Arizona - 30x60 Minute Series Topo Map Pocket Guides The Paradox Basin is aThe 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