A Guide to the Geology of Saguaro National Park
(Down-to-Earth 18)
For nearly 120-years, geologists of the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) and its predecessors (see AZGS History) have explored, investigated, and mapped the geology of Arizona. Their work is compiled in numerous geologic maps, circulars and reports, and now digital information datasets.
Arizona Map Index | For geographical distribution of AZGS open-file reports, geologic maps, and digital geologic maps through 2005.
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Bulletins (B) & Circulars (C): Formal geologic maps and reports published prior to 2001. Largely replaced by our open-file series. E.g., B-195 Geology of the South Mountain, Central Arizona, S.J. Reynolds, 1985, 61 p., 1 pl. 1:24:000.
Digital Information (DI): Digital data files released now on CD-roms. Contains Arc/INFO, ArcView, or ArcGIS data files. E.g., DI-8, Geologic Map of Arizona, GIS Database, v. 3.0, (edn.) S.M. Richard & S>M. Kneale, 1998, 10 p., 1 CD-rom, Arc/INFO export field (e.00) format.
Down to Earth Series: AZGS award-winning non-technical book series. E.g., Geologic Guide to Saguaro National Park, J.V. Bezy, 2005, 36 p.
Maps (M): Geologic maps of Arizona, scale variable and paper copies only. E.g. M-33, Arizona Geologic Highway Map, scale 1:100,000, available as folded map.
Digital Geologic Maps (DGM): Geologic maps at 1:24,000 scale, frequently with reports. DGMs are packaged on CD-roms, but paper copies are available at our Tucson bookstore. E.g., DGM-30, Geologic Map of the Samaniego Peak 7.5’ Quadrangle, Pima County, Arizona, v. 1.0, B.J. Johson, C.A. Ferguson, P.A. Pearthree, and W.A. Stavast, 2003, 1 CD-rom.
Miscellaneous Maps (MM) & Contributed Maps (CM): Geologic maps produced by geologists not affiliated with AZGS. Replaced by Contributed Maps series in January 1989; CM maps produced since 2004 are available in digital format (.pdfs). E.g., MM-87-D, Bedrock Geology from New River Mesa to the Northern Phoenix Basin, Arizona, K.J. Jagiello, 1987, scale 1:24,000.
Oil & Gas Publications (OG): A broad variety of reports and maps related to oil and gas resources in Arizona. E.g. OG-35, Oil and Natural Gas Occurrence in Arizona, S.L. Rauzi, 2002, chart (OGCC Chart C-1).
Special Papers (SP): Geologic reports or maps frequently produced by non-AZGS geologists. E.g., SP-8, Geologic and Gravimetric Investigations of the Carefree Basin, Maricopa County, Arizona, P.L. Doorn and T.L. Pewe, 1991, 187 p. scale 1:24,000 and 1:48,000, 10 sheets.
Contributed Reports (CR): Geologic reports drafted by non-AZGS geologists since January 1989. e.g., CR-01-C, Geologic Field Guide to the Copper Butte Area, Eastern Pinal County, Arizona, W.R. Dickinson, 2001, 16 p.
Open-File Reports (OFR): OFR’s provide AZGS with medium for rapid dissemination of field investigations. E.g., OFR-04-01, Giant Desiccation Cracks in Arizona, R.C. Harris, 2004, 93 p.
Non-AZGS Products (Distributed by AZGS)
Arizona Geological Society (AGS): Guidebooks and geologic reports produced by non-AZGS geologists for AGS. E.g., AGS-21, Desert Heat – Volcanic Fiere, The Geologic History of the Tucson Mountains and Southern Arizona, D.A. Kring, 2002, Digest, v. 21, 103 p.
Other Non-AZGS Publications (NP): A broad collection of geologic reports, maps, and satellite images. E.g., NP-37, Santa Catalina Mountains Satellite Image Map, J.C. Dohrenwend, 2002, scale 1:63,360.
USGS Topographic maps for Arizona are available at 1;24,000 scale.
Oil
and Gas Publications
The
Arizona Geological Survey provides administrative and staff support
for the Arizona Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. In addition to
other duties, staff prepare and release maps and reports on various
aspects of oil, gas, helium, geothermal, and carbon dioxide resources
in Arizona. For these oil and gas publications please visit the AZOGCC.
Arizona Geology
Arizona
Geology is published quarterly by the Arizona
Geological Survey (AZGS) to provide information about geologic materials
and processes and their impacts on the development and use of Arizona's
land, water, mineral, and energy resources. We encourage your comments
and suggestions.
On-Line
Publications
For information
about the availablity of Digital Raster Graphics (DRG) data on the internet,
check out the AZGS DRG Information page.
DTE-2:Radon Gas - A Geologic Hazard in Arizona,
by J.E. Spencer, 1992, Down-to-Earth Series 2 Uranium and Radon in Southeastern
Arizona, by J.T. Duncan and J.E. Spencer, 1993. (Excerpt from AZGS Bulletin
199, Radon in Arizona)
