Look in the margin of your map to find out its contour interval. To make topographic maps easier to read, every fifth contour line is an index contour. Because it's impractical to mark the elevation of every contour line on the map, the index contour lines are the only ones labeled. ...
Knowing how to read a topographic map is the foundation of any backcountry adventure. Through the use of contour lines, topo maps bring a 3-dimensional element to a 2-dimensional paper map. Topo maps allow you to visualize the rise and fall of the land and “see” the depths of canyons...
When most people say "bring a topo map with you" they are referring to a paper map. But whether the map is digital or printed, the concepts and how to read the map are the same. I'll talk more about the actual maps that you should use later. How To Read a Topographic Map There...
How to Read a Topographic Map and Delineate a WatershedAmmannStone
How to Fold a Topo Map: Topographic Maps aren't cheap. Well, in most cases they aren't free. Protecting your map is protecting an investment that will give years of use. This instructable will demonstrate (and remind myself) how to fold a map to fit in q
During an emergency situation these topographic maps can literally become your lifeline, showing you exactly where to find food, water and your way out of trouble. Topographic Map Symbols The following is a list of the most current USGS Topographic Map Symbols. You can download our printable ver...
How map scales work Other useful map details Where to find topo maps Also read our companion article,How to Use a Compass. Then take a class with theREI Outdoor Schoolor another outdoor organization and practice these skills until you master them. ...
Learn how to display The USGS National Map in Gaia oniOSandAndroid. Forest Service Topo Maps USFS topo maps (FSTopos) use the same format as the USGS – 1:24,000-scale, 7.5-minute topographic map series, but with enhancements and regular revisions contributed by USFS field staff that empha...
Using & Understanding Topographic Maps from Chapter 2/ Lesson 6 36K Topographic maps are maps that show land features through contour lines to describe the shape of the Earth's surface. Explore topography, map contours, scales, and other features to learn how to use and understand topographic ma...
Patterns for Geologic Mapsfor more details. If I ever get the opportunity to spend a couple weeks in southern Utah, I intend on bringing along a geologic map in addition to my topographic map because I enjoy knowing that I’m looking at rock that dates back to the Jurassic or Cretaceous ...