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Lab 1 - Topo Map - S15
Lab 1 - Topo Map - S15
Lab 1 - Topo Map - S15
Topographic Maps
CE 342 Geology
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3.
a)
Using the fractional scale of 1:24,000, compute how many feet on the
ground are covered by one inch on the map.
1 inch =______feet
b)
Using the bar scale and a ruler, determine the distance between Pleasant
Grove and the confluence of the Musconetcong River and Hances Brook.
Distance =_________________
c)
If you had a map covering the same area but at a scale of 1:62,500, how
many miles would one inch equal?
1 inch =___________________
d)
If maps of each scale are printed on the same size paper, which would cover
more area? _______________________________________________
e)
4.
a)
b)
If you started at St. Josephs Church, what direction would you have to walk to
get to Drakestown?
____________________________
c)
5.
6.
7.
d) railroad
e) woods
f) stream
Centenary College:___________________________________
Schooleys Mountain Summit:__________________________
Confluence of the south branch of Raritan River and Electric Brook:__________
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9.
10.
Estimate the width of the flood plain of the Musconetcong River in the vicinity of
Stephensburg.
__________________ft.