The new mexico geological society promotes interest in geology and associated sciences, fosters scientific research and publications, encourages cooperation among its members, and stimulates interest in new mexico geology. Initiated in 2008, the csmp has collected bathymetry and backscatter data that are being turned into habitat and geologic base maps. This years excursion will view the structure and stratigraphy of the florida mountains. Every map in the state of new mexico is printable in full color topos. A map of new mexico counties with county seats and a satellite image of new mexico with county outlines. Skeleton canyon, guadalupe spring, and guadalupe canyon 7. See our state high points map to learn about wheeler peak at,161 feet the highest point in new mexico.
Bachman and dane, 1962, preliminary geologic map of the northeastern part of new mexico, scale 1. Printable new mexico maps state outline, county, cities. Geologic map of the hosta butte quadrangle, mckinley county, new mexico. Digital geologic map of new mexico formations data. New mexico geologic map data a gis database of geologic units and structural features in new mexico, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written and arranged just like the other states. Well, the usgs has just released a new authoritative map to help explain the 4. These maps are can be downloaded and printed on almost any printer. Geologic map of the tetilla peak quadrangle, santa fe and. New mexico physical map and new mexico topographic map. The lowest point is red bluff reservoir at 2,842 feet.
Geology new mexico energy, minerals and natural resources. The national geologic map database ngmdb is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the nation. Rocks of this map unit are largely restricted to six areas widely distributed in arizona. Separate geologic maps are available for alaska, hawaii, and puerto rico. The geologic map consists of new polygon geologic map units and line contact, fault, fold axis, dike, flow contact, hachure data, as well as point data locations for structural measurements, geochemical and geochronologic data. National geographic maps makes the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes for people to explore and understand the world. The geologic map was digitized in gsmap at socorro, new mexico by orin anderson and glen jones and published as the geologic map of new mexico 1. The unpublished digital geologic map of salinas pueblo missions national monument and vicinity, new mexico is composed of gis data layers and gis tables in a 10. Geologic map of the bitter lake quadrangle,chaves county, new.
Oct 24, 2019 it is the primary geologic feature at capulin volcano national monument and a fundamental resource and value of the monument national park service 2014c. It was mandated by the geologic mapping act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the usgs and state geological surveys. It covers an area of more than 75,000 square miles and extends across 52 counties in west texas and southeast new mexico. We have a more detailed satellite image of new mexico without county boundaries. Pdf the first geologic map of new mexico spencer lucas. Cole pamphlet to accompany scientific investigations map 2946 u. Geological survey connell, 2006 connell, 2008b minor, 2006.
Detailed topographic maps and aerial photos of new mexico are available in the store. Geologic map of new mexico, new mexico bureau of geology and mineral resources, 2003, scale 1. Geologic map of the nash draw quadrangle, eddy county, new. Arcgis web application new mexico institute of mining. The bernalillo nw quadrangle is located in the northern part of the albuquerque basin, which is the largest basin or graben within the rio grande rift.
Consult the publication entitled preliminary geologic radon potential assessment of new mexico usgs openfile report 93292f. These virtual geologic tours explore the high mountains of northcentral related pages. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps, and help us to improve this resource. Geologic map of the bernalillo nw quadrangle, sandoval county. Ray and smith, 1941, geologic map and structure sections of moreno valley pi.
The map above is a landsat satellite image of new mexico with county boundaries superimposed. The land of enchantment, new mexico is as varied in its scenery as its nickname suggests. A gis database of geologic units and structural features in new mexico, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written. Unpublished digital geologic map of salinas pueblo missions. Technical report pdf available may 2007 with 209 reads how we measure reads. The vector line work and polygon point labels were converted to arcinfo format on a dos based pc with gsmarc green and selner,1988. Physiographic map and profiles of moreno valley pi. Geologic map of the albuquerque 30 x 60 quadrangle, northcentral new mexico compiled by paul l. Openfile geologic maps new mexico bureau of geology. Geologic map of the bitter lake quadrangle,chaves county, new mexico. This color state geologic map, published in july 2003, is the first geologic map of new mexico to be published at this scale since 1965. Nps geodiversity atlascapulin volcano national monument. Sparrow model results of longterm meanannual total nitrogen and.
Nps geodiversity atlascapulin volcano national monument, new. This animation shows a rotating globe of the new unified geologic map of the moon with shaded. Check out the national geologic map database ngmdb, which is the national archive of these maps and related geoscience reports. Geologic map of the bernalillo nw quadrangle, sandoval. Digital geologic map of new mexico university of new mexico. Preliminary geologic map of the redondo peak quadrangle, sandoval county, new mexico info graphic map chart abstract the redondo peak 7. Pdf geologic map of the bitter lake quadrangle,chaves. Leroy corbitt and his colleagues and students of the department of geology, eastern new mexico university who organized the trip and prepared the guidebook. The geologic map was created in gsmap at socorro, new mexico by orin anderson and glen jones and published as the geologic map of new mexico 1. New comprehensive geologic map of the moon released. Technical report pdf available december 1997 with 20 reads how we measure reads.
Digital geologic maps of the us states with consistent lithology, age, gis database structure, and format. These goals are met through annual fall field conferences held in different locations in new mexico or adjoining states and. I department of geosciences, clark han, williams college, 947 main street, williamstown, ma 01267. To find geologic maps from a particular state, try one of the following sources. Find new mexico topo maps and topographic map data by clicking on the interactive map or searching for maps by place name and feature type. Detailed topographic maps and aerial photos of new mexico are available in the geology. New mexico bureau of geology and mineral resources celebrating 75 years of service \. New mexico geologic map data usgs mineral resources. San francisco and uinkaret volcanic fields in northern arizona 04 ma. This digital geologic map summarizes all available geologic information for the tetilla peak quadrangle located immediately southwest of santa fe, new mexico.
Lyr files for each gis data layer, an ancillary map information. Geologic map of the nash draw quadrangle, eddy county, new mexico. Division of new mexico institute of mining and technology peter a. The utah geological survey ugs is a division of the utah department of natural resources. Physiographic map of new mexico modified from wilks, 2005. These maps are openfiled as they become available, initially as pdf files of scans of the handdrawn linework and later as full. Scoping summaries are records of scoping meetings where nps staff and local geologists determined the parks geologic mapping plan and what content should be included in the report digital geologic maps include files for viewing in gis software, a guide to using the data, and a document with ancillary map information. This is a generalized topographic map of new mexico. Geologic maps earth sciences libguides at arizona state.
If you know the county in new mexico where the topographical feature is located, then click on the county in the list above. The digital geologic map of new mexico in arcinfo format. Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks make up those bright and dark splotches on the moon. Similar applications of geologic maps are being used throughout new mexico. This digital map database was compiled from previously published and unpublished. A gis database of geologic units and structural features in new mexico, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written and arranged just like the other states.
News rocks minerals gemstones volcanoes more topics us maps world maps geology. The map in intended to provide 1 regional geologic information at a scale 1. Geologic map of the crownpoint quadrangle, mckinley county. Click download or read online button to get geologic map of the tres hermanos peak quadrangle colfax county new mexico book now. Geologic map of new mexico new mexico bureau of geology.
Implementing hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and completion technology. Roosevelt hot springs, utah geology map and gis data. Emphasis on effectively portraying and analyzing geologic maps. The geologic map was created in gsmap at socorro, new mexico by orin anderson and glen jones and published as the geologic map of new mexico. Robertson represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. Geologic map of the hosta butte quadrangle, mckinley county. Arizona geological survey, digital geologic map dgm25, 2 adobe pdf files 26 pages text and 1 sheet, layout scale 1.
Pdf on jan 1, 2012, skotnicki and others published geologic map of the seboyeta 7. Roadside geology of new mexico roadside geology series. Interim geologic map of the bountiful peak quadrangle, davis and morgan counties, utah. New mexico geological society guidebook, 57pleistocene vertebrates from southeastern new mexicoth field conference, caves and karst of southeastern new mexico, 2006, p. Capulin volcano lies near the center of the 20,000 km2 8,000 mi2 ratonclayton volcanic field, which extends for more than km 80 mi between the cities of raton and clayton from. One of the littleknown reasons that it is unique is that it is the site of the rio grande rift which extends from southern colorado the san luis valley down the center of our state and into northern mexico see map and diagram on following pages. The central and northern parts of the mrgb were mapped by the new mexico bureau of geology and mineral resources and u. Part or all of this report is presented in portable document format pdf. The permian basin of west texas and southeast new mexico has generated hydrocarbons for about 100 years and supplied more than 33. Close to 20 years in the making, this map reflects the collective efforts of geologists from throughout the state. Geologic history of the rio grande rift by jayne aubele new mexico is unique in many ways. The proposed ochoa mine project is located about 45 miles southeast of carlsbad, new mexico figure 21. Pdf documents opened from your browser may not display or print as intended.
Interactive map of new mexicos geology and natural resources. Since the 1800s, the usgs and its partners, the state geological surveys, have been producing high quality, standardized geologic maps of the nation. Lucas new mexico museum of natural history, 1801 mountain road, nw, albuquerque. Regional tectonic setting and geologic framework the permian basin is a complex sedimentary system located in the foreland of the marathonouachita orogenic belt.
New mexico federal lands and indian reservations pdf format 971k the national atlas of the united states of america, u. The permian basin developed in the open marine area known as. Geology of the florida mountains, luna county, new mexico. Geological survey, 2003 city maps alamogordo topographic scale 1. Geologic map of the tres hermanos peak quadrangle colfax. Geologic map of the bernalillo nw quadrangle, sandoval county, new mexico abstract. Springerville 04 ma and san carlos 02 ma volcanic fields in eastcentral arizona.
The population of the historic village of placitas, new mexico, in the picturesque and geologically complex sandia foothills north of albuquerque, has tripled since 1970. The new mexico bureau of geology and mineral resources interactive map of new mexico provides a large amount of information on the states geology and natural resources, including. The item geologic map of the crownpoint quadrangle, mckinley county, new mexico, department of the interior, u. Geologic map of the albuquerque 30 x 60 quadrangle, north. With desert lowlands in the south and high, hoary peaks in the north, with rugged volcanic uplands and colorful plateaus, with high plains along its eastern border, and with a great rift valley that quite literally slashes the state in two, new mexico presents many faces to its residents and visitors. The purpose of this map is to assist national, state and local organizations to target their resources and to implement radonresistant building codes. New mexico department of transportation maps interactive maps are available for your convenience at the nmdot interactive map portal website. Lucas new mexico museum of natural history, 1801 mountain road, nw, albuquerque, nm 87104. Frequently asked questions field guide to the quebradas scenic byway new mexico, the rugged mountains of southern new mexico, and the. Johnson new mexico bureau of geology and mineral resources case study from. The quadrangle is underlain by poorly consolidated sedimentary rocks of the santa fe group. Geologic map of the tularosa mountains 30 60 quadrangle.
Geologic map of the albuquerque 30 x 60 quadrangle. Published by the american geosciences institute environmental awareness. The california seafloor mapping program csmp is a cooperative program to create a comprehensive coastal and marine geologic and habitat base map series for californias state waters. Preliminary geologic map of the redondo peak quadrangle. This graphic file was converted to arcinfo format by greb green and glenjones and released as the geologic map of new mexico in arcinfo format in 1997. Environmental geology assessment report for issues related.