GLG 103 Lab 7 Topographic Maps Worksheet

GLG 103 Lab 7 Topographic Maps Worksheet

Question
GLG 103 Lab 7

Topographic Maps Worksheet

Directions:

A. Complete all of the items on this page.

B. Save the document onto your computer.

C. Email the completed worksheet to your Instructor.

.riolearn.org/content/glg/glg103/glg103_INTER_0000_v4/lab_pages/LAB%207%20Sunnyslope%20Quadrangle.pdf”>Sunnyslope, Arizona Quadrangle

SCALE

1. What is the scale of this map? (One mile = how many inches?) You are not given the scale, but you can figure it out with the information on the map. (Review Figure 7.9) (6 points)

2. How far is it (in a straight line) from the peak of Moon Hill to the peak of Shaw Butte? (6 points)

3. Calculate the area (in square miles) of the white space, which is a quarter of a quarter of a section at: NE 1/4, NE 1/4, S 24, T3N, R2E? (6 points)

CONTOUR LINES

4. What is the contour interval on this map? (4 points)

5. What is the purpose of the dotted contour lines (example: 1230, 1250)? (6 points)

6. Where are the steepest slopes? How do you know? (6 points)

7. Where are the gentlest slopes? How do you know? (6 points)

8. What is the elevation of Shaw Butte? (4 points)

9. What is the relief of Shaw Butte? (6 points)

10. What is the approximate elevation of the small hill to the west of Moon Hill? (The one with water tanks on it.) (6 points)

11. In what direction does Cave Creek flow? How can you tell from the map? (6 points)

LOCATION

12. What is located at SW ¼, SE ¼, S 13, T3N, R2E? (9 points)

13. What is located at NW ¼, NE ¼, SW ¼, S 30, T3N, R3E? (9 points)

14. What is the PLS designation of the Radio Tower on top of Shaw Butte? (9 points)

GRADIENT

15. What is the gradient of Cave Creek between the top of the map and the Arizona Canal? (11 points)