The virtual field study takes place in downtown Boulder, along the Boulder Creek path. Fig. 1 shows the extent of the field study. Note that there are twelve observation stops.

Please click here to view and print out the Virtual Field Procedure, which contains questions for each of the 12 stops.

You can orient yourself to the study area using the map below (Fig. 1). Click each of the 12 stops on this map for clues of what to look for during the field study.

Figure 1. Map of the Boulder Creek Field Study.

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At the conclusion of the virtual field study, you should write a final report that includes:

1. Answers to questions 1-6 from the Preview exercise (including flood-hazard maps for each team member)
2. Answers to the questions from the Virtual Field Procedure.