Deseret Peak West, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Southwestern Utah

Deseret Peak West, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Southwestern UtahThe 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

Cretaceous strata (Aptian to Turonian) deposited in a foreland basin associated with the Sevier orogenic belt are locally present in outcrop and reached by wells in the Sanpete Valley

he was a legend in his own time as well as ours

scarps in Pleistocene glacial deposits show strong angular discordance (70°) with the main north-northeast pattern of faulting

Pleasant Grove

plus a special section on elk recipes

Full-color photos and illustrations complement concise

Contains an 18-page report that summarizes a recent UGS project to characterize the relative level of activity of the Collinston and Clarkston Mountain segments of the Wasatch fault zone

from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal with this illustrated guide to rocks

"Picture stone" from the Shinarump Conglomerate Member of the Chinle Formation is quarried locally

Lori Lee's expertise shines through as she guides you through each adventure

Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing

geologic time scale