Coprates quadrangle
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The Coprates quadrangle is one of a series of 30 quadrangle maps of Mars used by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Astrogeology Research Program. The Coprates quadrangle is also referred to as MC-18. The Coprates quadrangle contains parts of many of the old classical regions of Mars: Sinai Planum, Solis Planum, Thaumasia Planum, Lunae Planum, Noachis Terra, and Xanthe Terra.
Image of the Coprates Quadrangle (MC-18). The prominent Valles Marineris chasma system intersects the moderately cratered northern part and the faulted highland ridged plains in the southern part.
Wide view of Mars centered on Valles Marineris, taken with Viking images. Note: this picture will greatly enlarge by clicking on it several times.
Melas Chasma, as seen by THEMIS. Click on image to see relationship of Melas Chasma to other features.
Cliff in Candor Chasma Plateau, as seen by THEMIS. Click on image to see relationship with other features in Coprates quadrangle.
Lunae Palus quadrangle
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The Lunae Palus quadrangle is one of a series of 30 quadrangle maps of Mars used by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Astrogeology Research Program. The quadrangle is also referred to as MC-10. Lunae Planum and parts of Xanthe Terra and Chryse Planitia are found in the Lunae Palus quadrangle. The Lunae Palus quadrangle contains many ancient river valleys.
Image of the Lunae Palus Quadrangle (MC-10). The central part includes Lunae Planum which, on the west and north borders, is dissected by Kasei Valles which, in turn, terminates in Chryse Planitia.
"Big Joe" rock on Mars—viewed by the Viking 1 Lander (February 11, 1978)
Bahram Vallis, as seen by HiRISE. Rotational landslides (slumps) are visible at the base of north wall
Close view of part of Bahram Vallis, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program