Flaming Gorge, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-17D along the east edge of

along the east edge of the quadrangle

With their bold journeys peaking during the period of 1830-1840

White Sands

Indian Cove

Flaming Gorge, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-17D along the east edge ofThe 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