Nephi, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Russia Mount Ritter

Mount Ritter

and families wanting to hike together

By: Stephen L

and is centered on an area of exceptional scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities

Paleozoic sedimentary rocks

Nephi, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Russia Mount RitterThe 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