Kelton Pass, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-17D HISTORY OF UTAH'S OIL SHALE

HISTORY OF UTAH'S OIL SHALE INDUSTRY

and the chance to see high-country wildlife

The unusual occurrence of the major ore bodies

A Frontier Life provides a rich narrative that fleshes out a picture of a sometimes vilified figure

Kelton Pass, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-17D HISTORY OF UTAH'S OIL SHALEThe 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