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Explanation of Location #5

USGS blended topographic map and photo

Exercise Objective

To assess the results of various complimentary FGM based classifications for Reaches viewed with maps and imagery.

Exercise Explanation

For location #5.

  • Old by Davis
  • Third Stream Order by Strahler and Horton
  • Braided by Leopold, Wolman, Miller and Schumm
  • Deposition by Montgomery and Buffington

Image courtesy of USGS

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