Messix Peak, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-1B and one historical surface-faulting earthquake

and one historical surface-faulting earthquake in Utah

River mileage on the Colorado and Green rivers is noted as well

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Other features found on this map include: Ashdown Gorge Wilderness

Messix Peak, Utah - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map SH-1B and one historical surface-faulting earthquakeThe 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