East Ely, Nevada - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map UGS SS Si-Yong Lee

Si-Yong Lee

Deadman-San Juan County

Detailed drawings and descriptions allow for accurate identification of each plant discussed

Sheep River

East Ely, Nevada - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map UGS SS Si-Yong LeeThe 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