Chaco Can, New Mexico - 30x60 Minute USGS Topographic Map SH-5D Stuart and Bret Ruckman's attention

Stuart and Bret Ruckman's attention to detail

Separating truth from myth

through Utah’s muse ums and educational institutions

a hydrologic investigation was done to better understand ground-water resources within the central Virgin River basin

This color map covers the Cedar Fort quadrangle

Chaco Can, New Mexico - 30x60 Minute USGS Topographic Map SH-5D Stuart and Bret Ruckman's attentionThe 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