Geologic Links and Helpful Resources

Links to sites related to geologic mapping and the geology of the San Francisco Bay region.

San Francisco Bay Region Geology Website
This older website provides access to additional resources, maps, and information about the regional geology of the San Francisco Bay region.

Geologic Mapping

• USGS Geologic Mapping Program
• USGS Western Region Geologic Mapping
• California Geological Survey Geologic Mapping

Geologic Maps and other geological publications

• USGS Publications Warehouse
• Western Region USGS Publications
• USGS Geologic Map database
• California Geological Survey Publications

More information on San Francisco Bay region geology

• USGS studies of gravity and magnetics, with teachers guide
• USGS 3-D geologic mapping
• On-line Field Trip Guides
  • Hayward Fault
  • Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, San Mateo County coast
  • San Andreas Fault
  • Six trips to Santa Cruz/Año Nuevo, East Bay, Golden Gate, Half Moon Bay/Fort Funston, Hollister, and other geologic information
• Geology of the Presidio of San Francisco
• Rocks of the San Francisco Bay region
• Additional USGS information about the San Francisco Bay region