Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Isopach Map


http://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/~vonfrese/gs100/lect35/index.html

Isopach maps are maps that use information to display differences in rock thickness in a variety of regions such as the map provided.  Contour lines are used in this method to show the equal rock thickness'.  This map specifically shows the different rock differences in the Cambrian System of North America, making it a credible isopach map.  

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