Geologic Publications

Edited By: John S. MacLean, Robert F. Biek, and Jacqueline E. Huntoon This publication contains 35 geological papers and 2 road guides describing the geology of Utah's Far South. The papers are arranged by topics: Geomorphology, Hydrogeology, Reservoir Properties, Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Structural Geology &...

By: Michael D. Vanden Berg, Danielle R. Lehle, Stephanie M. Carney, and Craig D. Morgan Assessment of the Aquifer's Potential as a Saline Water Disposal Zone As petroleum production increases in the Uinta Basin, Utah operators are pressed to establish suitable saline water disposal...

Edited by: G. C. Willis, M. D. Hylland, D. L. Clark, and T. C. Chidsey, Jr. The geology of central Utah creates unparalleled educational opportunities. Curious amateurs to seasoned explorationists find understanding by observing the plethora of geologic features and the intertwined relationships between...

By: H. H. Doelling, F. D. Davis, and C. J. Brandt Kane County, with its 4105 square miles, lies along the south-central margin of Utah and is found in the western part of the Colorado Plateaus physiographic province. It is famous for scenic beauty...

Edited By: William R. Lund, Steven H. Emerman, Weihong Wang, and Allessandro Zanazzi This publication includes 18 papers and a road guide describing Geology and Resources of the Wasatch: Back to Front. The papers are arranged by topics listed below. Water Resources Geological Hazards...

By: R. W. Gloyn, M. A. Shubat, and B. H. MayesForty-three mines and prospects were examined in the northern Wasatch Mountains of north-central Utah. Areas sampled include the Argenta, Morgan, Farmington, and Hot Springs(City Creek) districts and the Mountain Green area. One-hundred and twenty...

By: M. D. Hylland, M. Lowe, and C. E. Bishop This publication is an engineering folio for western Wasatch County. Four plates detail the landslide hazards in the area. Four plates detail the flood hazards, earthquake hazards, and problem soils in the western Wasatch...

What part has North America played in the history of life? How did our continent come to be, and how has it changed over time? What was it like during past ages? What were the climate and geography like, and what plants and animals...

Edited By: John B. Comer, Paul C. Inkenbrandt, Kenneth A. Krahulec, and Michael L. Pinnell This publication includes contributions to the understanding of Geology in Utah's West Desert. Here is a table of contents CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF GEOLOGY IN UTAH'S WEST DESERT...

Edited By: Michael D. Vanden Berg, Robert Ressetar, and Lauren P. Birgenheier This publication includes Stratigraphy, Hydrogeology, Economic Geology, Deformation in the Green River Formation, and Paleontology. Other Information: Utah Geological AssociationPublished: 2015Pages: N/ALocation: Utah STRATIGRAPHY STRATIGRAPHY, CORRELATION, AND AGE OF THE MOENKOPI FORMATION...

Edited By: Thomas H. Morris and Robert Ressetar The publication Includes the following sections: Introduction, Structure, Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Geology, Geologic Resources, and Field-Trip Guide INTRODUCTION GEOLOGY OF THE SAN RAFAEL SWELL, EAST-CENTRAL UTAH by Thomas C. Chidsey, Jr. STRUCTURE TECTONIC HISTORY OF FAULTS...

By: S. D. Bowman, K. Beisner, and C. Ugner This compilation of the 1937 Farm Service Agency (formerly the Agricultural Adjustment Administration) AAJ/AAK Project in­cludes 261 scanned aerial photograph prints (frames) of Weber, Davis, and Box Elder Counties, Utah. These frames were taken as...

By: K. D. Gurgel, editor The Rocky Mountain Coal Symposium and the innovative research on which the technical sessions report are one way of defining the role that coal will play in achieving energy security for the United States. The technical sessions, the special...

By: R. H. Klauk The Utah Geological and Mineral Survey (UGMS) has been conducting research to identify low-temperature geothermal resources. This report, which is part of an area-wide geothermal research program along the Wasatch Front, is the culmination of the study conducted in the...

Edited by: R. E. Blackett and J. N. MooreOver the past decade, southwestern Utah has undergone rapid urban growth; the populations of Iron and Washington Counties have nearly doubled. This rapid growth has created new emphasis on developing the economy of the region, while...

Edited by: T. D. Fouch, V. F. Nuccio, and T. C. Chidsey, Jr.The Uinta Basin holds special fascination for economic geologists because of its rich and diverse assemblage of minerals and hydrocarbon resources. Due to their presence in rocks of the basin, much effort...

Edited by: G. J. Kerns and R. L. Kerns Jr.It was 1953 when the Intermountain Association of Petroleum Geologists, one of the predecessors of the Utah Geological Association, conducted their fourth annual field conference through the north-central Utah and southeastern Idaho and produced a...

Utah's history is overflowing with legends. For the past 25 years, Dale Bascom has been collecting stories, maps, and documentation about Utah's legends. In Following the Legends, he attempts to draw the line between fact and fiction in the quest for treasure and adventure....

Edited by: R. L. Bon, R. W. Gloyn, and G. M. Park The mineral resources of Utah are as varied and fascinating as its geology and scenery. These resources are comprised of not only the well known base metal districts, but also a wide...

By: Lehi F. Hintze and Bart J. Kowallis This book is a thoroughly revised edition of the most widely utilized resource on the geology of Utah, now featuring enhanced color illustrations. It serves as a valuable supplement to the published geologic maps of Utah...