Nasja Mesa, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Images of America Other unconsolidated deposits include colluvium

Other unconsolidated deposits include colluvium

Information in this publication includes: a lithologic column

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and gamma-ray data and interpretations of the Chainman lithologies

Nasja Mesa, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Images of America Other unconsolidated deposits include colluviumThe 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