Topographic Map Lab
Using the topographic map of Enchanted Rock on the back of this lab, determine
the answers to the following.
1. What is the contour interval for this topographic map?
2. What is the highest elevation for Turkey Peak?
3. Compare the Summit Trail and Moss Lake Trail. Which one would be more
difficult to climb due to the steepness of the trail?
4. What is the steepest side of the Enchanted Rock Summit? (North, North
East, East, South East, South, South West, West, North West)
5. If you were to hike along the Echo Canyon Trail what would be the highest
elevation you would reach along that trail?
6. If you compare the contour lines along the Buzzard’s Roost Trail and Turkey
Pass Trail, which trail shows evidence on the map of erosion based on the
shape of the contour lines?
7. What is the rise in elevation from Sandy Creek to the summit of Enchanted
Rock?
8. Which side of Enchanted Rock would be the easiest to climb? (North, North
East, East, South East, South, South West, West, North West)
9. How big is the elevation difference between the Walnut Spring Primitive
Camping Area and the Moss Lake Primitive Camping Area?
10.Which side of Turkey Peak would be the easiest to climb? (North, North
East, East, South East, South, South West, West, North West)