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Tertiary stratigraphy and structural geology

National Geographic brings to you the Earth's Fractured Surface

the geological meaning of most places is passed over as mere scenery

Pyramid Knoll, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Native American Books Colorado uranium mill tailings sitesThe 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