USGS Maps
General Information Product
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
Most USGS topographic maps use brown contours to show the shape and elevation of the terrain. Elevations are usually shown in feet, but on some maps they are in meters. Contour intervals vary, depending mainly on the scale of the map and the type of terrain.
Suggested Citation
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 1994, USGS Maps: General Information Product, 28 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70039406.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Unnumbered Series |
| Title | USGS Maps |
| Series title | General Information Product |
| DOI | 10.3133/70039406 |
| Year Published | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 28 p. |