Geologic Publications

This informative guide covers the five billion years of history that have given the earth its present form, including: The earth's relation to the rest of the universeThe rocks and minerals of which it is madeThe effects of glaciers, gravity, volcanoes, and other forces...

By: Stephanie E. Mills, Andrew Rupke, Michael D. Vanden Berg, and Taylor Boden This report summarizes the 2021 mineral resource production statistics and values for Utah. It covers non-fuel mineral resources including base and precious metals, industrial minerals, as well as uranium, coal, and...

Edited By: Michael D. Vanden Berg, Robert Ressetar, and Lauren P. BirgenheierThis CD 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 IN THE...

Edited by: D. A. Sprinkel, W. A. Yonkee, and T. C. Chidsey, Jr. The Sevier thrust belt traverses the entire length of Utah and serves as the principal unifying element of the amazingly diverse geological regions of the state. To the east we find...

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,...

Edited by: B. G. Hill and S. R. BereskinOil and gas exploration and development has played an important historic and economic part in Utah, and many areas remain virtually unexplored. This publication will increase knowledge and awareness of the oil industry in Utah as...

Edited by: M. L. AllisonThroughout its history, Utah was thoroughly prospected, mines were opened and closed, and periods of lively activity alternated with those of diminished activity according to the driving forces of supply and demand. In time, the great wealth and potential of...

By: J. L. Jarva The liquefaction-potential categories of Utah County are mapped based on local geology and subsurface soil and water conditions and depend on the probability of having an earthquake within a 100-year period that will be strong enough to cause liquefaction in...

By: W. L. Stokes This book tells of the wild, crude, undomesticated, unused, and generally less desired rocks that make up the landscape of the plateau country. This guide book gets down to the basic details of the geology and geologic history of the...

By: I. G. Wong, W. J. Silva, S. S. Olig, P. Thomas, D. Wright, F. X. Ashland, and N. Gregor The Salt Lake City metropolitan area is one of the most seismically hazardous urban areas in the interior of the western U.S. because of...

This map (54x42) is a collaboration among the U.S. Geological Survey, the Geological Survey of Canada, and the Mexican Consejo de Resursos Minerales. The Tapestry map combines one-kilometer resolution digital elevation data with a new geological map from the Decade of North American Geology...

Explore the majesty of Yosemite National Park with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map. Loaded with helpful information on camping, hiking, lodging, transportation, regulations, and safety, this map is an invaluable tool for casual park visitors and avid adventurers alike. Expertly researched and created in...

Edited By: John B. Comer, Paul C. Inkenbrandt, Kenneth A. Krahulec, and Michael L. Pinnell This CD includes contributions to the understanding of Geology in Utah's West Desert  Other Information: Published: 2016 Pages: 377 Location: Utah CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF GEOLOGY IN...

Edited by: D. R. ShaweThis book has been prepared as a guide to Field Excursion C-2 held in conjunction with the Fifth Quadrennial Symposium of the International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits at Snowbird, Utah, August 13-19, 1978. The field excursion visited...

Edited by: M. C. Erskin, J. E. Faulds, J. M. Bartley, and P. D. Rowley The scope of papers included in this volume range from regional geophysical considerations of the western Plateau Transition zone, to detailed studies of the structure and timing of deformation...

Edited by: UGAEnvironmental geology tour of the Wasatch Front ? Road Logs contains three field trips stretching from Brigham City to Nephi. These road logs detail the exact route taken during these field trips, as well as explaining the geology and hazard areas in...

By: S. N. Eldredge and E. H. O'Brien This photo essay contains selected photos, brief text, and newspaper excerpts for four significant earthquakes in Utah, illustrating what happened and what could happen during an earthquake. Original photos were compiled by Edith H. O’Brien, Earthquake...

By: UGS Staff Utah is still the place to find oil and gas. This informational brochure provides information on the exploration and developmental opportunities of Utah's petroleum resources, explains Utah's geologic setting, and chronicles Utah's oil and gas exploration history. A land-ownership map is...

By: R. W. Gloyn, D. E. Tabet, B. T. Tripp, C. E. Bishop, C. D. Morgan, J. W. Gwynn, and R. E. BlackettThe Utah Geological Survey has collected and evaluated information on the known and potential energy, mineral, and ground-water resources in Carbon and...

An Antelope Island State Park sticker—inspired by the otherworldly, unique landscape of the area. This sticker features the park's famous free-ranging bison, a jackrabbit and some of its most noteable trails. Made from durable vinyl that protects from scratches, water and sunlight. • matte...