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paulj
Sep 28, 2015Explorer II
Google Maps with terrain mode shows topography - shaded and contours when zoomed in. Curves, or lack there of, are also a good indicator of topograph. Roads curve to climb mountains or follow rivers. They go straight on flats - unless there are property boundaries to contend with.
Overall US93 is straighter and flatter than I5. There are grades on I84 through eastern Oregon.
Overall US93 is straighter and flatter than I5. There are grades on I84 through eastern Oregon.
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