A tapestry of time and terrain / by José F. Vigil, Richard J. Pike, and David G. Howell ; U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey.

Author/creator Vigil, Joe F.
Other author Pike, Richard J.
Other author Howell, D. G.
Other author Geological Survey (U.S.)
Format Map
EditionVersion 1.0.
Publication Info[Reston, Va.] : The Survey ; Denver, Colo. : For sale by USGS Map Distribution, [2000]
Description1 map : col. ; 87 x 137 cm. + 1 pamphlet (24 p. : col. maps ; 23 x 11 cm.).
Supplemental Content28.8 kbs or higher modem required
Subjects

Cartographic dataScale 1:3,500,000 (W 124⁰25ʹ--W 66⁰53ʹ/N 49⁰23ʹ--N 24⁰30ʹ).
SeriesGeologic investigations series I-2720
Geologic investigations series I-2720. ^A423260
Abstract Two maps have been combined, through computer processing, of topography and geology of lower 48 states. Adding a 4th dimension, geologic time, shown in color, this digital tapesty outlines the story of continental collision and break up, mountain building, river erosion, and many other events that have shaped the region over last 2.6 billion years.
General noteRelief shown by shading.
General noteShipping list no.: 2000-0023-S (map); 2000-0244-P (pamphlet).
General note"Manuscript approved for publication on February 22, 2000."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 23-24 of pamphlet).
Other formsAlso available on Internet from USGS Web site. Address as of 7/31/2000: http://tapestry.usgs.gov; current access is available via PURL.
ISBN0607942630
GPO item number0619-G-08
GPO item number0619-G-08 (online)
Govt. docs number I 19.91:I-2720/MAP
Govt. docs number I 19.91:I-2720/PAMPHL.

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