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By: R. F. Biek Geologic maps: a few lucky geologists make them; many geoscientists, engineers, and planners use them; untold scores of people wonder what they are all about. Perhaps the most common question we are asked, those few of us who do make...

By: R. F. Biek, R. Q. Oaks, Jr., S. U. Janecke, B. J. Solomon, and L. M. S. Barry The Clarkston and Portage quadrangles lie astride the boundary between the Basin and Range and Middle Rocky Mountains physiographic provinces. The quadrangles straddle Clarkston Mountain,...

By: S. N. Eldredge, M. H. Bugden, and C. M. Wilkerson This brochure is a basic introduction to Box Elder County's geologic resources and the role they play in our economy and everyday lives. To recognize their existence and realize their importance, it is...

By: S. N. Eldredge and C. M. Wilkerson This brochure is an introduction to Salt Lake County's geologic resources and the important role they play in our economy and everyday lives. Understanding the dynamic forces that form geologic resources and the factors that influence...

By: M. H. Bugden and C. M. Wilkerson This brochure will introduce the reader to Summit County's geologic resources and their effect on our economy and daily lives. Understanding the dynamic forces that form geologic resources and the factors influencing their development and use...

By: M. H. Bugden This brochure introduces the reader to Washington County’s geologic resources and investigates the effects they have on our economy and daily lives. Understanding the dynamic forces that formed our resources and the factors that influence their use helps us understand...

By: J. L. Baer The state of Utah has, within its borders, exposures of some of the world’s most spectacular geology. In order to assist the public to a greater awareness and appreciation of that geology, road logs and geological descriptions of certain localities...

By: Paul B. Anderson and Douglas A. Sprinkel, Editors Geologic Guides for: NATIONAL PARKS- Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. NATIONAL MONUMENTS- Cedar Breaks, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Natural Bridges, and Dinosaur. STATE PARKS- Antelope Island, Dead Horse Point, Escalante, Kodachrome Basin, Honaker Trail...

By: S. K. Morgan The unique and spectacular scenery of northern Utah is fashioned by dynamic processes that occur on and within the Earth’s crust. Imagine that for over 200 million years the mountains and valleys we see today in northern Utah were previously...

By: Robert Fillmore This newly released, easy-to-read study documents the most recent interpretations of the spectacular geologic features in the eastern half of the Colorado Plateau. More than 200 illustrations complement the step-by-step explanations of the more than 300-million-year evolution of this convoluted landscape....

By: Adam P. McKean, Hellmut H. Doelling, Grant C. Willis, and W. Adolph YonkeeThe Antelope Island South quadrangle includes Great Salt Lake, the southeast shore of Great Salt Lake, and the southernmost part of Antelope Island. The map area contains the northern part of...

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By: H. H. Doelling and others Antelope Island is located in the southeast corner of Great Salt lake and is the largest of its islands. It is a little over 40 square miles in size, with a length of 15 miles in a north-south...

By: M. Nethercott The Deadman Canyon quadrangle is situated in the Book Cliffs Coal field, approximately 16 km northeast of Price, Utah. The quadrangle encompasses the low, relatively flat forelands south of the Book Cliffs and extends northward across the cliffs into the Emma...

By: W. B. Cashion Geologic maps use a combination of colors, lines, and symbols to depict the relative age, composition, and relationships among rocks and sediments at and near the earth's surface.Other Information: Published: 1961Plates: 1 pl.Scale: 1:62,500Color/B&W: ColorLocation: Kane County

By: B. D. Black, B. J. Solomon, and K. M. Harty Geologic hazards are naturally occurring geologic processes that present a risk to life and property. Tooele County is subject to many geologic hazards that need to be identified and considered prior to development....

Edited by: B. T. Tripp, K. Krahulec, and J. L. Jordan The Eastern Basin and Range is truly a magnificent land in which to work, visit, and explore. Its scenic vistas, sculpted mountain ranges, and expansive valleys have attracted professional geologists, prospectors, biologists, engineers,...

By: H. H. Doelling and others Grand County is located in the heart of the Colorado Plateaus physiographic province, ranks 9th in land area with 3,692 square miles with a population of only 8241, 20th out of 29 Utah counties (1980 census). Perhaps more...

Edited by: G. E. CordyThis publication contains papers detailing ground-water and waste issues in the state of Utah. The following are the papers that can be found in this publication:Utah ground-water quality: status and design for protection, by R. P. Barnes and W. E....