Fisher Valley, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Green River Formation

Fisher Valley, 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

collecting

Lachmar and Aric A

grabens above salt walls

5’ Quadrangle

The Thistle and Oil Hollow deposits

Arizona Trail

listening for the canyon breeze ruffling through the trees that echo faintly the calls of yesteryear

Hayden and E

and the Great Depression further set the stage for entry into the modern

both north and south of the town of Green River

Get to know other shady Utah characters

dangerous wild animals