Georgetown, Idaho - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Hand Lens As a result of the

As a result of the landslides of 2005-06

northeast Utah: A preliminary analysis

William Staines built the Devereaux House

and two cross-sections

Georgetown, Idaho - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Hand Lens As a result of theThe 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