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Digital Geologic Map of Monterey County, California, 1934-2001

Monterey County (Calif.). Planning Department · 1934 Full Details

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Title
Digital Geologic Map of Monterey County, California, 1934-2001
Description
This poygon shapefile contains a geologic model of Monterey County, California. For geologic and seismic hazard evaluation, the most important factor is the geologic model. In this study, the geologic model is a digital compilation of stratigraphic formations and faults in Monterey County. T.W. Dibblee, Jr. mapped most of the geology in Monterey County for the U.S. Geological Survey in the 1960s and 1970s. Other major contributors of mapping include J.C. Tinsley, III, W.R. Dupré, V.M. Seiders, D.C. Ross, J.C. Clark, and C.A. Hall. To provide a logical framework for the many geologic units in Monterey County, T.W. Dibblee, Jr. prepared a countywide correlation of map units, with emphasis on the Tertiary and Cretaceous age sedimentary rocks. Cretaceous plutonic and metamorphic rocks follow the nomenclature of Ross (1972, 1976). Quaternary deposits are classified based on the work of Tinsley and Dupré. This data set presents a unified, seamless geologic coverage for the seventy-nine 1:24,000 scale quadrangles that cover Monterey County. This layer is part of a collection describing Geology resources and constraints Monterey County, California., The purpose of this map is to provide a seamless, regionally consistent geologic database for regional planning studies in Monterey County., This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.
Creator
Rosenberg, Lewis I.
Publisher
Monterey County (Calif.). Planning Department
Subject
Geology, Landslides, Shields (Geology), Structure, Geoscientific Information
Temporal Coverage
1934-2001
Date Issued
2001
Rights
This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use.
Rights Holder
This work is in the Public Domain, meaning that it is not subject to copyright.
Access Rights
Public
Format
Shapefile
Language
English
Date Added
October 01, 2025

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  • Citation
    Rosenberg, Lewis I. (2001). Digital Geologic Map of Monterey County, California, 1934-2001. Monterey County (Calif.). Planning Department. (dataset)
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