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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

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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
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Description: USGS Open-File Report 94-622: Preliminary geologic map
emphasizing bedrock formations in Contra Costa County, California: A
digital database, by: R.W. Graymer, D.L. Jones, and E.E. Brabb.
Includes plotfiles for 2 sheets, scale 1:75,000, database description
pamphlet, 10 pp, geologic description and interpretation pamphlet, 20
pp. This preliminary report is superceded by USGS MF2342 in the study
area.
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Caption:  Graphic of the geologic map
Description:  A JPEG representation of the geologic map, map key, index
maps, and cross-sections at a scale of 1:50,000. 660
kilobytes.

 
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 38.0   S: 37.6   E: -122.0   W: -122.4

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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HUMAN DIMENSIONS > BOUNDARIES > ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS Parameter Definition
HUMAN DIMENSIONS > BOUNDARIES > POLITICAL DIVISIONS Parameter Definition
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MAPS Ancillary Description
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
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Ancillary Keywords
geology
bedrock geology
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Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Originating Center
AAD
Data Center
Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Australia Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://data.aad.gov.au

Data Center Personnel
Name: DATA OFFICER AADC
Phone: +61 3 6232 3244
Fax: +61 3 6232 3351
Email: metadata at aad.gov.au
Contact Address:
Australian Antarctic Division
203 Channel Highway
City: Kingston
Province or State: Tasmania
Postal Code: 7050
Country: Australia
Personnel
KNOWLES KERRY
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: +61 3 6260 4216
Email: liz.kerry at keypoint.com.au
Contact Address:
PO Box 89
City: Richmond
Province or State: Tasmania
Postal Code: 7025
Country: Australia
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 1999-10-07
Last DIF Revision Date: 2008-04-10
Future DIF Review Date: 2001-10-07

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