This branch of the USGS Library collection covers earth sciences with emphasis on Western U.S. & Circum-Pacific area; regional geology; seismology; volcanology; marine geology; water resources; environmental geology; biological sciences. Special collections of California monographs, maps, and journals on California geology, water, ecology, soils, mining exploration, history. Aerial photography collection of 100,000 aerial photos, mostly of San Francisco Bay Region, many 1940's-50's.

From Bayshore Freeway (US 101):

• Take the Willow Road Exit west to Menlo Park.
• Drive 1 mile to Middlefield Road and turn right (north).
• Drive 2 blocks and turn left on Survey Lane.
• Go 1 block. The library is in Building 15.

From El Camino Real (US 82):

• Turn east on Ravenswood Avenue in Menlo Park.
• Drive to the T-junction at Middlefield Road and turn right.
• Proceed 2 blocks past the USGS main entrance at 345 Middlefield Road.
• Turn right (west) on Survey Lane.
• Go 1 block. The library is in Building 15.

Using Public Transportation:

• Take CalTrain to the Menlo Park Station and then the SamTrans Bus 296 to the campus.
• To walk from the station to the campus, head south to Ravenswood Avenue (about 100 yards).
• Turn left (east) and walk down Ravenswood to Middlefield Road (about a half mile).
• Turn right (south). The campus is on the right hand side of the street.
• Turn right (west) on Survey Lane.
• Go 1 block. The library is in Building 15.