TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE THROUGH THE TUNICA HILLS

 
 

Problem: Can you visualize the topography between Pond and Fort Adams, LA in preparation for the coming field trip in February?

Question: Draw a topographic cross-section for the map between points A and B using

(a) two different vertical scales: (1) 1" = 100 feet, (2) 1" = 50 feet

(b) Indicate the contour interval onyour cross-section.

(c) Draw a horizontal scale. Show what the horizontal scaleis in inches per mile?

(d) Mark the orientation of your cross-section.

(e) Indicate the vertical exaggeration on both cross-sections.

Note: Answers to this and all lab exercises that follow must be handed in inked and neatly executed. Otherwise, we will not grade your work.