Topographic Maps Assignment 2

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Name: Topographic Maps Assignment 2 Directions Download the map “Nettie West Virginia” from your iCollege and answer the following questions. 1. Calculate the contour interval. - 2600/5 = 520 2. Find the three summits Beech Knob, Laurel Knob and Rocky Ridge. Of the three, which is the highest? Which is the lowest? - The lowest is the beach knob at 2880 ft - The highest is rock ridge at 3000 ft 3. What is the name of the creek to the north of Beech Knob and Lauren Knob? - Line Laurel creek 4. Calculate the gradient of south side of Rocky Ridge (use 2800 m elevation as the lowest point of elevation). - 2800(3000-2800) + 14.5 5. What is the approximate distance between Nettie and Odell Town? - 6 miles

6. List all the major cities on this map that State Route 20 passes through. - Nettle - Grassy Falls - Leivasy 7. Find the summit Potato Hole Knob. What is the total relief from the top of Potato Hole Knob and Hominy Creek? - Hominy Creek relief= 40 ft - Potato hole knob relief= 160 ft

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