Basic Question - Definitions of Saddle and Tank

turp182 · Post by **turp182** » Aug 04 2003 3:19 pm

I'm looking over older MapSource maps and I'm finding references such as Bixler Tank and Bixler Saddle.

I'm just wondering what Tank and Saddle are referring to in terms of their geographical significance.

Thanks.

Daryl · Post by **Daryl** » Aug 04 2003 3:42 pm

A tank is a water hole. Sometimes man made, sometimes natural. Now-a-days usually dry.

A saddle is the area between peaks on a mountain range and often times looks like a saddle.

Snick33 · Post by **Snick33** » Aug 04 2003 5:15 pm

And never confuse a Saddle with a Draw, or a Pass or a Whaleback.

My favorites are degrees of flowing water: River, stream, creek, spring, seep, weep, wet spot and dampness, did I miss any?

olesma · Post by **olesma** » Aug 04 2003 9:31 pm

Snick33 wrote:And never confuse a Saddle with a Draw, or a Pass or a Whaleback.

My favorites are degrees of flowing water: River, stream, creek, spring, seep, weep, wet spot and dampness, did I miss any?

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