Geologic
Mapping in the western United States
Geologic Mapping in California
Welcome! The U.S. Geological
Survey and its partners conduct geologic mapping in many parts of California.
Use the links below to explore what mapping is underway and how it is contributing
to diverse problems such as understanding earthquake shaking, finding minerals,
and evaluating ecosystem environments.
Mapping projects:
Southern California Project (SCAMP)
Death Valley National Park mapping project
Mojave Desert Ecosystem Science
Related studies in USGS
Volcano studies
Coastal studies
Shaded relief map of California
Other USGS studies in California
Geologic Mapping by California Division of Mines and Geology