Large Scale Maps:
When discussing maps, large scale does not mean it shows a larger area. Large scale maps generally show less area, but show that area with higher detail than a map referred too as small scale. This may seem counter- intuitive to many students. The scale for a large scale geologic map is usually 1:24,000 or larger (1:12,000; 1:6000).
A) Jasper, Arkansas
Based on the pattern of the mapping units (bedrock formations) drawn on the map, what can you say about the subsurface materials? In which physiographic province of Arkansas is this map likely to be found?
