California Geological Survey

Geoscientific collections managed by California Geological Survey are aggregated in the National Digital Catalog to enhance discovery and use of valuable samples and data for further scientific research. Contact information and material access instructions are provided for the individual collections.

Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: ndc_organization

This collection contains select mine and mineral occurrence locations and geologic descriptions in California. These datasets were compiled using descriptions from previously published research and investigations by the California Geological Survey, formerly the California Division of Mines and Geology, the California Division of Mines, and the California State Mining Bureau. This collection also includes information from historical publications by the United States Geological Survey and the former United States Bureau of Mines.

Tags: California, Geological Collection, ndc_collection

A collection of paper geologic maps contained in the files of the Regional Geologic Mapping Project used in the preparation of 1:250,000 and 1:100,000-scale compilations.

Categories: Physical Item; Types: Collection, Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: ndc_collection

Geotechnical report collected for Seismic Hazard Zonation. The reports include borehole data (lithology, stratigraphy, ground water, sample type) and test data (blow count, grain size, shear strength).

Categories: Collection, Data; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: ndc_collection

This collection of photographs from California Geological Survey has not yet been inventoried. Please contact California Geological Survey to inquire about this collection. The aerial photographs are held by the California Geological Survey's Menlo Park office.

Categories: Data; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: ndc_collection