Charleston, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map National Parks of Utah Hiking Books Aside from detailed route descriptions

Aside from detailed route descriptions

and geologic symbols

but you are never far from an interesting rock

making it a trusty companion for all your outdoor excursions

From the plunging depths of the Grand Canyon to jagged volcanic peaks

Charleston, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map National Parks of Utah Hiking Books Aside from detailed route descriptionsThe 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