Field Guides

Map Reading for Weekend Field Teams

How to read topographic and geologic maps well enough to plan a safe, productive day in the field.

For: Field Trip Leaders, Students

Walks through contour intervals, scale, declination, and reading geologic units and contacts. Includes a pre-trip planning workflow for routes, water, and turnaround times.

Pocket reference
Pair with the chapter trip plan template and the Field Trip Safety Standard.