1. Topographical Maps

2. Topo Basics  Topo maps have “Contour Lines”.  The contour lines show the elevation of the ground at each area of the map.

3. This area is at the 2000 foot elevation. This area is at the 1500 foot elevation.

4. Areas with few contour lines have less change in elevation.

5. Areas with many contour lines have more change in elevation.

6. Almost all maps, not just Topographical Maps have a scale to show distance.

9. Yosemite Valley Topo Map Activity

10. #1

11. Blue Jay Creek #1

12. #2

13. Lehamite Falls

14. #3

15. #4

16. #5

17. #6

18. From Sentinel Bridge

19. El’ Capitan Bridge

20. #7

21. Columbia Rock Yosemite Falls

22. #8

24. #9

25. #10

26. #11

27. #12