The shape and elevation of the terrain are portrayed by contour lines and specific features, such as roads, towns, water areas, and vegetation, are portrayed by map symbols and colors. 7.5 Series Virginia. Several thematic series of maps pertaining to geology and hydrology are published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Many of these maps are accompanied by text or reports. Includes brochures, handbooks, and maps of national parks and forests, and wilderness areas.
Most maps are political or topographic.
The atlases are shelved in Superintendent of Documents call number order on atlas stands in the federal documents collection from aisle 22 to 34 on the first floor of the Cabell Library. Maps for localities in the state of Virginia except Northern Virginia.