Appendix D:Bathymetry Maps of Lakes

Mini-Lake Guidelines

• Make the deepest part(s) of your lake at the bottom of the container–Mark these points with Xs

• Create at least 1 gentle slope and 1 steep slope

• Smooth surfaces• No overhangs!

Mini-Lake Bathymetry Map Directions

1. Outline the top of the container on the transparency

2. Mark the lowest point. Place depth gauge here for all measurements.

3. Fill mini-lake with water to the first line on your depth gauge

4. Looking straight down, outline the edge of the water on the transparency

5. Fill mini-lake to the next line on your depth gauge. 6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 until you have reached the top

of your mini-lake