Griffith Peak, Nevada - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Geology Underfoot Series 400 feet thick

400 feet thick

Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance

core photographs

Then plan your route on the comprehensive road map

and mountain hazards

Griffith Peak, Nevada - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Geology Underfoot Series 400 feet thickThe 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