Buffalo Hump, Idaho - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Maps for Teachers Much of this geologic mapping

Much of this geologic mapping data has been incorporated into smaller-scale geologic maps of Dugway Proving Ground and adjacent areas

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Buffalo Hump, Idaho - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Maps for Teachers Much of this geologic mappingThe 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