In the space below, sketch the topographic map symbol for a marsh or swamp. With a blue colored pencil or pen, lightly shade the backswamp areas on the topographic map.

Figure 24.8 is a portion of the Philipp, Mississippi, 7.5-minute quadrangle in northwestern Mississippi. The Tallahatchie River flows through the landscape from west to east. (Remember to use the topographic map symbol legend inside the front cover of this manual.)



Review Figure 24.4, analyze Figure 24.8 closely, and answer the following questions and completion items about Figure 24.8.






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