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USGS IMAP 2461: Map of Mars showing channels and possible paleolake basins

By Planetary Geologic Mapping 1995 (approx.)
USGS IMAP 2461: Map of Mars showing channels and possible paleolake basins
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USGS IMAP 2461: Map of Mars showing channels and possible paleolake basins

By D. H. Scott, J. M. Dohm, and J. W. Rice Jr

Map and associated documents available from the USGS Publications Warehouse: https://doi.org/10.3133/i2461

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