Describe the topography of your project area using the Topographic Quadrangle:

Maps and Bedrock Geology of [Name of Project Area, State]

Topography

1. Use the USGS Topographic Quadrangle for your project area (you will find this map during the Topographic Maps Lab) to create a figure to show the topography of your project area. To do this…
   1. Take a screen shot or snip from the Topographic Quadrangle – include the nearest major road, nearest major topographic feature(s) and an accurate map scale in this image. Paste it into your paper.
   2. Circle and label your project area on the map image.
   3. Include this image in your paper as a figure with a caption stating the map title and citing the source.[1]

2. Describe the topography of your project area using the Topographic Quadrangle:
   1. What is the highest point (elevation) in your project area or near vicinity?
   2. What is the lowest point?
   3. What is the total relief of the area (a-b)?
   4. What is the steepest stope, and where is it located?
   5. Identify and describe any distinctive landforms, such as a butte or mesa, canyon, cliff, mountain, crater, major river, U- or V-shaped valley. Cite your topographic map in the text as your source of specific information.