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The original Geological Survey of California was replaced in April 1880 by the new California State Mining Bureau. This was renamed the Division of Mines in 1927. In 1962 the division's name was expanded to be California Division of Mines and Geology , a name that lasted until August 2006, when the state legislature renamed the division the ...
The California Geological Survey provides scientific analysis of the state's geology, seismic hazards, and mineral resources. Historically, CGS began as a short-lived California Geological Survey (1860–1874).
1) It directs the state's California Geological Survey agency (then known as the California Division of Mines and Geology) to compile detailed maps of the surface traces of known active faults. These maps include both the best known location where faults cut the surface and a buffer zone around the known trace(s);
In 1860, he was appointed the state geologist for California and was instructed by the legislature to undertake a comprehensive geologic survey of the state. [6] To carry out the California Geological Survey , he organized an eminent, multi-disciplinary team, including William H. Brewer , James Graham Cooper , William More Gabb , Charles F ...
Pages in category "California Geological Survey" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
California Geological Survey (9 P) E. Earthquakes in California (1 C, 67 P) F. Geologic formations of California (19 C, 126 P) Fossils of California (19 P) I.
United States Geological Survey marker on the summit of Maiden Peak (Washington) While much less expensive to compile and produce, the revised digital U.S. topo maps have been criticized for a lack of accuracy and detail in comparison to older generation maps based on aerial photo surveys and field checks. [ 33 ]
Gold: the California story. Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-21547-8. Rawls, James J. and Orsi, Richard J. (eds.) (1999). A golden state: mining and economic development in Gold Rush California (California History Sesquicentennial Series, 2). Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press.