Jacobs Monument, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map UGA PI riding for the Pony Express

riding for the Pony Express

Influence of source rock type

this map can guide you off the beaten path and back again in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world

and sweeping views of the Colorado River's intricate network

Wildcat Mountain

Jacobs Monument, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map UGA PI riding for the Pony ExpressThe 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