North Schell Pk N, Nevada - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map 62500 and 50k Geologic Maps Blackhawk Formation

Blackhawk Formation

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Geological characterization of the Nugget Sandstone

The quadrangle is in the fold and fault belt of the salt-cored anticline region in the northern Paradox basin

North Schell Pk N, Nevada - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map 62500 and 50k Geologic Maps Blackhawk 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