Overton Beach, Nevada - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Nine Mile Canyon State and national scenic byways

State and national scenic byways are labeled along with their roadside facilities for those wishing to explore the area by car

landowners

the older they are

where great blue heron skim canyon streams

River mileage on the Colorado River is noted as well

Overton Beach, Nevada - 7.5 Minute Series Topo Map Nine Mile Canyon State and national scenic bywaysThe distinctive characteristic of a topographic map is that the shape of the Earth's surface is shown by contour lines. Contours are imaginary lines that join points of equal elevation on the surface of the land above or below a reference surface, such as mean sea level. Contours make it possible to measure the height of mountains, depths of the ocean bottom, and steepness of slopes. A topographic map shows more than contours. The map also includes