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Geologic map and map database of the Oakland metropolitan area, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties, California
Entry ID:
USGS_Map_MF-2342
Summary
Abstract:
This database and accompanying plot files depict the distribution of geologic
materials and structures at a regional (1:24,000) scale. The report is intended to provide geologic information for the regional study of materials properties, earthquake shaking, landslide potential, mineral hazards, seismic velocity, and earthquake faults. In addition, the report contains new information and ... 
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Graymer, R.W.
Dataset Title:
Geologic map and map database of the Oakland metropolitan area, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties, California
Dataset Series Name:
U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Dataset Release Date:
2000
Dataset Release Place:
Menlo Park, CA
Dataset Publisher:
U.S. Geological Survey
Version:
1.0
Data Presentation Form:
geologic map
Online Resource:
http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2000/2342/
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Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
Uses of this digital geologic map should not violate the spatial
resolution of the data. Although the digital form of the data removes the constraint imposed by the scale of a paper map, the detail and accuracy inherent in map scale are also present in the digital data. The fact that this database was edited for a scale of 1:24,000 means ... Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
Online (HTTP)
Distribution Size:
28 MB
Distribution Format:
PostScript plotfile package, mf2342a.tgz
Fees:
No fees for digital forms of the report.
Personnel
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Contact Address:
Western Region Mapping Group
U.S. Geological Survey
345 Middlefield Rd., M/S 975
City:
Menlo Park
Province or State:
CA
Postal Code:
94025
Country:
USA
Publications/References
Graymer, R.W., Jones, D.L., and Brabb, E.E., 1994, Preliminary geologic map
emphasizing bedrock formations in Contra Costa County, California: a digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 94-622, http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1994/of94-622/
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2000-07-31
Last DIF Revision Date:
2007-09-10
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