Learning a topo map

[Joe68]

I'm teaching myself how to read a topo map. I have circled a few spots that I think are saddles. If anyone could let me know if I'm right or wrong I would appreciate it. And any other pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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[oldrank]

Those are draws.. Saddles are low spots between high spots.. See your bottom circle..right on the left edge of your circle there are 2 oval circles..the area in between is a saddle.

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[Joe68]

The red circle?

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[Joe68]

I'm currently read the book Mapping trophy bucks. The book has a lot of great knowledge in it. I am very interested in learning how to hunt using this technique. I used to be a bait hunter until I found this forum in mid October this year. I wish I would have found it awhile ago.

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[oldrank]

The Red Xs are saddles. Where I marked 1 and 2 would be examples of higher ground. The X is the lower area in beween. The diagram on the bottom shows how a saddle would look from side view. Im not a topo master. There are guys on here that break em down far better then me, but hope I helped.

[Joe68]

Ok. That makes sense. I appreciate you taking time to show me that. Thank you.

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[justdirtyfun]

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[Joe68]

That is going to be my next investment. Thanks

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[bwwma]

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