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Geologic Maps
Geology 200Geology for Environmental Scientists
Geologic Map of the US
Symbols found on geologic maps
Horizontal Strata
Geologic map of part of the Grand Canyon. Each color represents a different formation.
Inclined Strata
Dome
Geologic map of the Black Hills of South Dakota, a large structural dome.
The Black Hills of South Dakota are a structural dome.
Basin
Bedrock geologic map of the Great Lakes region
Michigan Basin
Surficial geology map showing glacial deposits of the Great Lakes region
Plunging Folds
Orogenic belt with complex folding
Geologic map of Valley and Ridge of Pennsylvania
Satellite image of the central
Appalachians
Area in last picture
Area in nextpicture
False color satellite image of folded sedimentary rocks, central Appalachian Mountains.
Faults
Geologic map of thrust belt in Montana
Angular Unconformity
Geologic Map of the southern Appalachians. Note the Nashville Dome, folds, faults, and an unconformity.
Method for constructing a geologic cross section